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Said Marilla Quote by L.M. Montgomery

“There's one thing plain to be seen, Anne," said Marilla, "and that is that your fall off the Barry roof hasn't injured your tongue at all.” quote by L.M. Montgomery
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““There's one thing plain to be seen, Anne," said Marilla, "and that is that your fall off the Barry roof hasn't injured your tongue at all.””

L.M. Montgomery

About This Quote

Source Book: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, 1908

Marilla humorously reassures Anne that a minor mishap hasn't caused serious harm.

In simple terms: Minor injuries often aren't as bad as they seem.

Key Takeaway

Don't overreact to small setbacks.

Themes

humor care reassurance

Mood

lighthearted reassuring

Type

anecdotal conversational

When to use this quote

  • school accidents
  • sports injuries
  • everyday mishaps

Key Concepts

family dynamics communication injury perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when someone minimizes your pain?
  • When is humor helpful in reassurance?
A Different Perspective

The comment down downplay the seriousness of a potentially dangerous fall.

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