Artemis Quote by Eoin Colfer
“He threw his head back and sang, "'I am a centaur, yes, a centaur is what I am.' It's not like you to wax, Artemis" "Foaly is singing," said Holly. "Surely that's illegal?”
About This Quote
Source Book: Artemis Fowl, Book 5 by Eoin Colfer, 2008
The character embraces absurdity, singing a fantastical claim, highlighting playful imagination.
In simple terms: He sings a silly, imaginative line.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humor and imagination.
Themes
imagination
humor
absurdity
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
fictional
dialogue
When to use this quote
- role‑play games
- creative writing
- team bonding
Key Concepts
mythology
identity
playfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this song reveal about the speaker?
- How does absurdity affect group dynamics?
A Different Perspective
Humor can mask deeper insecurities.
![“Stupid. Stupid. Foaly, we are both imbeciles. I don't expect lateral thinking from the LEP, but from you..." ... "What is it?" [Holly] asked, afraid of the answer, which must surely be terrible. "Yeah," agreed Foaly, who always had time to feel insulted. "Why am I an imbecile?” quote by Eoin Colfer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8bb/eoin-colfer-736_answers_stupid-stupid-foaly-we-are-both-imbecile_956653.jpg)
