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“I had never come across a talking cat before, but good manners, as my father used to say, cost nothing.” quote by Jasper Fforde
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““I had never come across a talking cat before, but good manners, as my father used to say, cost nothing.””

Jasper Fforde

About This Quote

Source Book: The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde, 2005

Describes a first encounter with a talking cat, noting that good manners cost nothing.

In simple terms: Politeness is free and valuable.

Key Takeaway

Practice courtesy always.

Themes

etiquette humor fantasy

Mood

playful lighthearted

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • daily interactions
  • customer service
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

social norms literary imagination

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does courtesy affect relationships?
  • What does a talking cat symbolize?
A Different Perspective

Humor may mask deeper social critique.

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