Little Hairy Quote by Neil Gaiman
““Thus it was, that when the little hairy man arrived back from the village of Revelry (although why it was so called no man alive could say, for it was a gloomy, somber place, and had been for time out of mind) he found Tristran sitting glumly beside a hawthorn bush, wrapped in a blanket, and bewailing the loss of his hat. “They said cruel things about my true love,” said Tristran. “Miss Victoria Forester. How dare they?” “The little folk dare anything,” said his friend. “And they talks a lot of nonsense. But they talks an awful lot of sense, as well. You listen to ’em at your peril, and you ignore ’em at your peril, too.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sandman: The Dream Hunters, Neil Gaiman, 1999
Listening to diverse voices offers both nonsense and wisdom; ignoring them can be risky.
In simple terms: Both nonsense and sense can be valuable.
Key Takeaway
Consider all perspectives, even odd ones.
Themes
wisdom
communication
perspective
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- creative brainstorming
- conflict resolution
- cultural exchange
Key Concepts
Folklore
dialogue
critical listening
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you trust intuition over advice?
- How do you discern useful insight from chatter?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on any single voice can mislead.
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