Amy Quote by Morgan Matson
““Amy Curry," I could still hear him intoning, "never end a sentence with a preposition!" Irked that after six years he was still mentally correcting me, I told the Mr. Collins in my head to off fuck.””
About This Quote
A humorous anecdote about a pedantic grammar correction that irritates the speaker.
In simple terms: A grammar nerd annoys the narrator.
Key Takeaway
Don’t let minor corrections ruin your mood.
Themes
humor
language
irritation
Mood
lighthearted
irritated
Type
anecdotal
humorous
When to use this quote
- classroom
- online forums
- friendship
- editing
- teaching
Key Concepts
pedantry
communication
social interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you correct others often?
- How do you react to nitpicking?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on rules can stifle creativity.
![“The Doctor: This is bad, I don't like this. [kicks console and yells in pain] Never use force, you just embarrass yourself. Unless you're cross, in which case... always use force! Amy: Shall I run and get the manual? The Doctor: I threw it in a supernova. Amy: You threw the manual in a supernova?…” quote by Steven Moffat](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d08/steven-moffat-2328_amy_the-doctor-this-is-bad-i-don-t-like-this_111624.jpg)
