Dodo bird Quote by Kathleen Hale
““... how sad I felt about the dodo bird, which became extinct due to its friendly tendency to walk up to human strangers and expect the best—but then the other part of my brain, the writerly part I guess, keeps saying, That’s irrelevant, That isn’t crucial to the story, Delete””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unpublished interview, 2023
The speaker regrets feeling sorrow for the dodo’s extinction caused by its trusting nature, but discards the feeling as irrelevant to the narrative.
In simple terms: Feeling sad about the dodo, but deeming it unimportant for the story.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge emotions, then decide if they serve your purpose.
Themes
empathy
storytelling
human‑nature
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
analytical
creative
When to use this quote
- writing process
- environmental reflection
- creative decision‑making
Key Concepts
extinction
trust
narrative relevance
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you need this feeling to deepen your narrative?
- How can you balance factual empathy with story focus?
A Different Perspective
Emotions may enrich a story, but not all are essential.
