Old enough Quote by Frances Hodgson Burnett
““Will you--tell me--about the diamond mines?” “The diamond mines?” broke out Lavinia. “Nasty, little spoiled thing, I should like to slap her!” Sara got up quickly on her feet. It must be remembered that she had been very deeply absorbed in the book about the Bastille, and she had had to recall several things rapidly when she realized that she must go and take care of her adopted child. She was not an angel, and she was not fond of Lavinia. “Well,” she said, with some fire, “I should like to slap you --but I don’t want to slap you!” restraining herself. “At least I both want to slap you--and I should like to slap you--but I won’t slap you. We are not little gutter children. We are both old enough to know better.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1905
A character struggles with frustration and restraint, balancing impulse to act with self‑control.
In simple terms: Frustration meets self‑control.
Key Takeaway
Practice patience and choose words wisely.
Themes
self‑control
frustration
communication
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- teaching
- conflict resolution
- stressful situations
Key Concepts
impulse control
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt the urge to act impulsively?
- How can you channel frustration constructively?
A Different Perspective
Self‑control can be difficult when emotions run high.
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