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Night time Quote by Dave McKean

“I suppose cats have sayings like... "A dead mouse...has no entertainment value." How's that? Doesn't exactly trip off the tongue, does it? Okay, how about..."Red sky at night, time for a nap...red sky in the morning... time for a nap.” quote by Dave McKean
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““I suppose cats have sayings like... "A dead mouse...has no entertainment value." How's that? Doesn't exactly trip off the tongue, does it? Okay, how about..."Red sky at night, time for a nap...red sky in the morning... time for a nap.””

Dave McKean

About This Quote

Cats might view a dead mouse as worthless, illustrating how value is tied to utility; playful twists on proverbs highlight absurdity.

In simple terms: Value tied to usefulness.

Key Takeaway

Recognize worth beyond utility.

Themes

value utility proverbs humor

Mood

playful ironic

Type

humorous creative

When to use this quote

  • pet care
  • creative writing
  • teaching

Key Concepts

literature philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assign worth to things without utility?
  • What does this say about our judgments?
A Different Perspective

Humor can obscure deeper truths about value.

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