Long story Quote by P.G. Wodehouse
““Sturgis had now become involved in a long story of his early manhood, and even had Soapy been less distrait he might have found it difficult to enjoy it to the full. It was about an acquaintance of his who had kept rabbits, and it suffered in lucidity from his unfortunate habit of pronouncing rabbits 'roberts', combined with the fact that by a singular coincidence the acquaintance had been a Mr. Roberts. Roberts, it seemed, had been deeply attached to roberts. In fact, his practice of keeping roberts in his bedroom had led to trouble with Mrs. Roberts, and in the end Mrs. Roberts had drowned the roberts in the pond and Roberts, who thought the world of his roberts and not quite so highly of Mrs. Roberts, had never forgiven her.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Code of the Woosters”, 1938, P.G. Wodehouse
Miscommunication and coincidence can turn harmless quirks into tragic outcomes.
In simple terms: Small misunderstandings can have big consequences.
Key Takeaway
Mindful communication prevents unintended harm.
Themes
communication
coincidence
tragedy
Mood
wry
cautious
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- office projects
- online chats
Key Concepts
misinterpretation
identity confusion
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple steps can clarify misunderstandings early?
- How does humor affect conflict resolution?
A Different Perspective
Humor can mask serious fallout if not addressed.
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