Drink Quote by Gail Honeyman
““It was too hot inside the hospital and the floors squeaked. There was a hand-gel dispenser outside the ward, and a big yellow sign above it read Do Not Drink. Did people actually drink sanitizing hand gel? I supposed they must--hence the sign. Part of me, a very small sliver, briefly considered dipping my head to taste a drop, purely because I'd been ordered not to. No, Eleanor, I told myself. Curb your rebellious tendencies. Stick to tea, coffee, and vodka.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, 2008
A narrator resists temptation to defy a warning, highlighting self‑control amid absurd urges.
In simple terms: Resisting odd temptations shows self‑control.
Key Takeaway
Pause before acting on impulse.
Themes
self‑control
temptation
humor
Mood
wry
reflective
Type
anecdotal
conversational
When to use this quote
- hospital work
- personal cravings
- stress relief
- decision making
Key Concepts
psychology
behavioral restraint
Questions to Reflect On
- What small rule do you find hardest to follow?
- How does humor help you manage temptation?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper anxiety about authority.
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