Good and evil Quote by Laurie Notaro
““Come on, give me a shimmy!" Ruby screeched from the couch as she ground out one cigarette and then lit another. "You're fighting a battle of good and evil with your dog pimp! Your only weapon is the shimmy! There is power in the shimmy! Make him fear your shimmy! Now, goddamnit, show me your war shimmy!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, contemporary fiction
Encourages using humor and confidence (the “shimmy”) as a weapon against adversity, turning absurdity into empowerment.
In simple terms: Use playful confidence to face challenges.
Key Takeaway
Leverage humor and boldness to overcome obstacles.
Themes
confidence
humor
empowerment
Mood
playful
defiant
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- personal setbacks
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
self‑esteem
psychology
performance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humor be balanced with seriousness?
- When does confidence become arrogance?
A Different Perspective
Relying on gimmicks may not address root issues.
![“The fall [of your soul] from perfection into duality...was naturally followed by the discovery of the duality of good and evil...This is the Biblical version of a myth known to many lands.” quote by Joseph Campbell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ff/joseph-campbell-300_biblical_the-fall-of-your-soul-from-perfection-in_22526.jpg)
