--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But the Rabbit did not care. This…" description: "\"“But the Rabbit did not care. This Toad—this courageous, gay, glorious Toad—seemed to her a sort of beau ideal, precisely the sort of fellow a young an..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2e1/kij-johnson-19953_bank-robbery_but-the-rabbit-did-not-care-this-toad-th_2315364.jpg" --- # But the Rabbit did not care. This Toad—this courageous… ![“But the Rabbit did not care. This Toad—this courageous, gay, glorious Toad—seemed to her a sort of beau ideal, precisely the sort of fellow a young animal might esteem and even strive to emulate. She exclaimed, “You are so very resourceful!” “Not at all, not at all,” the Toad said. “You seem a…” quote by Kij Johnson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2e1/kij-johnson-19953_bank-robbery_but-the-rabbit-did-not-care-this-toad-th_2315364.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2e1/kij-johnson-19953_bank-robbery_but-the-rabbit-did-not-care-this-toad-th_2315364.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2e1/kij-johnson-19953_bank-robbery_but-the-rabbit-did-not-care-this-toad-th_2315364.jpg) > ““But the Rabbit did not care. This Toad—this courageous, gay, glorious Toad—seemed to her a sort of beau ideal, precisely the sort of fellow a young animal might esteem and even strive to emulate. She exclaimed, “You are so very resourceful!” “Not at all, not at all,” the Toad said. “You seem a Rabbit of intrepidity. I am sure you have had adventures of your own.” “O no, nothing to compare,” the Rabbit said with envy. “I have only been in a hot-air balloon ascent, and there was the time I became involved in a bank robbery. But they were very nearly accidents.” She sounded regretful. “Dear Lottie,” said Beryl warningly, in a tone most of those present recognized, having used it themselves many times with the Toad.”” [Kij Johnson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kij-johnson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The rabbit admires the toad’s boldness, while the toad modestly deflects praise, highlighting mutual admiration and self‑deception. **In simple terms:** Admiration and modesty between friends. Key Takeaway Recognize and value genuine strengths, not just appearances. 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