Butter Quote by Margaret Atwood
““We use butter, I said. When we can get it. Or margarine. A lot of the time it’s margarine. Butter, he said, musing. That’s very clever. Butter. He laughed. I could have slapped him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Handmaid’s Tale, 1985
The speaker humorously debates butter versus margarine, highlighting the absurdity of over‑analysis in everyday choices.
In simple terms: People can overthink simple decisions.
Key Takeaway
Don’t let trivial debates distract you.
Themes
humor
everyday life
choices
Mood
lighthearted
ironic
Type
anecdotal
conversational
When to use this quote
- cooking
- shopping
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
over‑analysis
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple choice have you over‑analyzed?
- How does humor defuse tension?
