Badgers Quote by Roald Dahl
“I therefore invite you all," Mr Fox went on, 'to stay here with me for ever.' For ever!' they cried. 'My goodness! How marvellous!' And Rabbit said to Mrs Rabbit, 'My dear, just think! We're never going to be shot again in our lives!' We will make,' said Mr Fox, 'a little underground village, with streets and houses on each side - seperate houses for Badgers and Moles and Rabbits and Weasels and Foxes. And every day I will go shopping for you all. And every day we will eat like kings.' The cheering that followed this speech went on for many minutes.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The BFG by Roald Dahl, 1982
Fox promises a utopian underground community, offering safety and abundance, but it is a fanciful, unrealistic vision.
In simple terms: Fox offers a perfect safe haven.
Key Takeaway
Beware of overly idealistic promises.
Themes
utopia
trust
community
leadership
illusion
Mood
hopeful
naïve
playful
Type
inspirational
fictional
When to use this quote
- children's storytelling
- fantasy worldbuilding
- group morale
- leadership speeches
- community planning
Key Concepts
Utopianism
social contract
psychology of hope
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you sacrifice for a perfect community?
- How realistic is a utopia without conflict?
A Different Perspective
Such promises often ignore practical constraints and human nature.
![“[Jem] 'It will help you sleep.' 'All I’ve been doing is sleeping!' [Tessa] 'And very amusing it is to watch, said Jem. 'Did you know you twitch your nose when you sleep, like a rabbit?' 'I do not,' she said, with a whispered laugh. 'You do,' he said. 'Fortunately, I like rabbits.” quote by Cassandra Clare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c25/cassandra-clare-9_amusing_jem-it-will-help-you-sleep-all-i-ve-been_382610.jpg)
![“[Leafpool] waved her tail in greeting as she padded past Cloudtail and Daisy; as she left the clearing she heard Cloudtail meowing, "This time try to pretend I'm a badger and I'm going to eat your kits." "But my kits really like you," Daisy protested.” quote by Erin Hunter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/837/erin-hunter-787_badgers_leafpool-waved-her-tail-in-greeting-as-s_743869.jpg)
