Accordions Quote by Jeanette Winterson
““My mother told stories - of their life in the war and how she'd played the accordion in the air-raid shelter and it had got rid of the rats. Apparently rats like violins and pianos but they can't stand the accordion . . .””
About This Quote
A mother’s accordion playing in a shelter supposedly drove away rats, illustrating how simple actions can have unexpected protective effects.
In simple terms: Accordion music scared rats away.
Key Takeaway
Simple actions can protect unexpectedly.
Themes
creativity
protection
family lore
Mood
lighthearted
nostalgic
Type
anecdotal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- home remedies
- stress relief techniques
- childhood stories
Key Concepts
folk wisdom
unexpected solutions
psychological comfort
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple act has helped you?
- Can humor aid coping?
A Different Perspective
Effectiveness may be anecdotal.
![“The editor, Stephen Segal, actually called me with the idea of creating an accordion book [ "The Thorn & The Blossom"], and asked if I could write a story for it. I was so intrigued! I immediately knew that it had to be a love story told from the points of view of the two main characters. Right…” quote by Theodora Goss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a5d/theodora-goss-10051_accordions_the-editor-stephen-segal-actually-called_440631.jpg)