Gazelles Quote by P.G. Wodehouse
““We part, then, for the nonce, do we?' 'I fear so, sir.' 'You take the high road, and self taking the low road, as it were?' 'Yes, sir.' 'I shall miss you, Jeeves.' 'Thank you, sir.' 'Who was that chap who was always beefing about gazelles?' 'The poet Moore, sir. He complained that he had never nursed a dear gazelle, to glad him with its soft black eye, but when it came to know him well, it was sure to die.' 'It's the same with me. I am a gazelle short. You don't mind me alluding to you as a gazelle, Jeeves?' 'Not at all, sir.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Code of the Wooster by P.G. Wodehouse, 1938
A humorous exchange about social roles, affection, and the paradox of being both high and low, using animal metaphors to convey vulnerability and camaraderie.
In simple terms: Friends joke about status and affection using animal jokes.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humor and honesty in relationships.
Themes
friendship
humor
class
vulnerability
Mood
playful
affectionate
Type
literary
conversational
When to use this quote
- office banter
- literary parody
- personal confession
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
metaphor
self‑deprecation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance wit with genuine emotion?
- What does the gazelle symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper feelings, limiting sincere connection.
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