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“She was scrubbing furiously at a line of grease spots which led from the stove towards the door to the dining-room. That was where Henry had held the platter tilted as he carried the steak in yesterday. And yet if she had warned him once about that, she had a thousand times!” quote by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
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“She was scrubbing furiously at a line of grease spots which led from the stove towards the door to the dining-room. That was where Henry had held the platter tilted as he carried the steak in yesterday. And yet if she had warned him once about that, she had a thousand times!”

Dorothy Canfield Fisher

About This Quote

Source Novel: The House of a Thousand Candles, 1915

A domestic scene reveals tension and missed warnings, underscoring the consequences of neglecting small signs.

In simple terms: Ignoring small warnings leads to bigger problems.

Key Takeaway

Pay attention to details.

Themes

domestic tension warning consequences detail

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

narrative lesson

When to use this quote

  • cooking
  • household chores
  • parental guidance
  • risk management

Key Concepts

grease spots stove warning family dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small signs do you ignore?
  • How can vigilance prevent mishaps?
A Different Perspective

Overlooking minor issues can cause accidents.

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