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Drink Quote by Neil Gaiman

“Nonsense. Hardly touched a drop. That much.” She held out two fingers to show how tiny an amount “that much” was. “Just went to a party,” said Richard, “and saw Jessica and saw a real angel and got a little black pig and came back here.” “Just a little drink,” continued Door, intently. “Old, old…” quote by Neil Gaiman
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““Nonsense. Hardly touched a drop. That much.” She held out two fingers to show how tiny an amount “that much” was. “Just went to a party,” said Richard, “and saw Jessica and saw a real angel and got a little black pig and came back here.” “Just a little drink,” continued Door, intently. “Old, old, drink. Tiiiiny little drink. Very small. Almost not there.” She began to hiccup.””

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

The passage humorously depicts a character minimizing a small amount of something, emphasizing triviality and exaggeration.

In simple terms: She downplays a tiny amount.

Key Takeaway

Don’t overstate minor details.

Themes

humor exaggeration perception communication

Mood

playful lighthearted

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • storytelling
  • casual conversation
  • writing
  • performance

Key Concepts

hyperbole social interaction dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the tiny amount represent?
  • How does exaggeration affect perception?
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