--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That's a big nose,\" he croaked and…" description: "\"That's a big nose,\" he croaked and instantly realized he shouldn't have said something so impolite. I must be light headed, e thought. But the face smi..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/87e/john-flanagan-904_beard_that-s-a-big-nose-he-croaked-and-instant_1527229.jpg" --- # That's a big nose," he croaked and instantly realized he… ![“That's a big nose," he croaked and instantly realized he shouldn't have said something so impolite. I must be light headed, e thought. But the face smiled. The teeth seemed inordinatley white against the dark beard and skin. The only one I have," he said.” quote by John Flanagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/87e/john-flanagan-904_beard_that-s-a-big-nose-he-croaked-and-instant_1527229.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/87e/john-flanagan-904_beard_that-s-a-big-nose-he-croaked-and-instant_1527229.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/87e/john-flanagan-904_beard_that-s-a-big-nose-he-croaked-and-instant_1527229.jpg) > “That's a big nose," he croaked and instantly realized he shouldn't have said something so impolite. I must be light headed, e thought. But the face smiled. The teeth seemed inordinatley white against the dark beard and skin. The only one I have," he said.” [John Flanagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-flanagan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character’s impolite comment leads to immediate regret, highlighting social awareness and the need for thoughtful speech. **In simple terms:** Think before you speak. Key Takeaway Pause before speaking impolitely. Themes communication social etiquette regret self‑awareness humor Mood humorous reflective Type narrative advice When to use this quote - conversations - team meetings - public speaking - teaching Key Concepts literature social dynamics psychology Questions to Reflect On - How do you correct a social faux pas? - What strategies help you think before speaking? A Different Perspective Impulsively speaking can damage relationships despite quick apologies. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Dark](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dark/) [Faces](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/faces/) [Light](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/light/) ## Related quotes > [“But Lucy, I've no money." I put my face up to his and smiled. He smiled back. 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