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“The only ones untouched by the keen madness of the times were the children and the dogs. And the dogs seemed a little nervous.” quote by Daniel Abraham
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““The only ones untouched by the keen madness of the times were the children and the dogs. And the dogs seemed a little nervous.””

Daniel Abraham

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers, 2014

Children and dogs are the only beings untouched by society’s chaotic madness, showing innocence and instinctive fear.

In simple terms: Kids and dogs stay pure amid chaos.

Key Takeaway

Protect innocence, notice instinct.

Themes

innocence madness animals children

Mood

thoughtful melancholic

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • family life
  • urban stress
  • pet ownership

Key Concepts

sociology psychology empathy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does innocence reveal about societal health?
  • How can we preserve purity in adults?
A Different Perspective

Adults can become desensitized, missing subtle signs.

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