Humor Quote by Nora Roberts
““It put him out of humor for the rest of the day.It stuck in his craw and festered thered.A nasty little canker sore on the ego. Snob? Where did the woman get off calling him a snob? And after he'd made the effort to be friendly, even complimenting her on her snooty little riding academy. He did the evening check himself, as was his habit, and spent considerable time going over the prime filly who was to head down to Hialeah to race there. Ttavis wanted Brian to go along for this one, and he was more than happy to oblige. It would do him a world of good to put a thousand miles or so between himself and Keeley. "Shouldn't be looking in that direction, even for a blink," he muttered, then nuzzled the filly.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Untamed, Nora Roberts, 1995
He feels deep irritation after a perceived slight, which lingers like a sore on his pride, prompting him to distance himself from the source.
In simple terms: A petty insult hurts his ego and makes him want to get away.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address lingering resentment before it fuels avoidance.
Themes
pride
resentment
avoidance
social interaction
Mood
irritated
reflective
Type
personal
conflict
When to use this quote
- horse racing
- friendship tension
- personal space
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
ego
emotional injury
self‑preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- What could he have done to defuse the situation?
- How does pride affect his decisions?
A Different Perspective
He may overreact, letting a minor offense dominate his mood.
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