Marriage Quote by Roald Dahl
““On this Thursday, on this particular walk to school, there was an old frog croaking in the stream behind the hedge as we went by. 'Can you hear him, Danny?' 'Yes,' I said, 'That is a bullfrog calling to his wife. He does it by blowing out his dewlap and letting it go with a burp.' 'What is a dewlap?' I asked. 'It's the loose skin on his throat. He can blow it up just like a balloon.' 'What happens when his wife hears him?' 'She goes hopping over to him. She is very happy to have been invited. But I'll tell you something very funny about the old bullfrog. He often becomes so pleased with the sound of his own voice that his wife has to nudge him several times before he'll stop his burping and turn round to hug her.' That made me laugh. 'Dont laugh too loud,' he said, twinkling at me with his eyes. 'We men are not so very different from the bullfrog.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The BFG by Roald Dahl, 1982
A humorous anecdote illustrates how pride can make one ignore a partner’s needs, leading to comedic self‑absorption.
In simple terms: Pride blinds us to others.
Key Takeaway
Watch for self‑centered behavior.
Themes
pride
communication
humor
relationships
Mood
lighthearted
reflective
Type
anecdotal
humorous
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- school hallway
- pet interactions
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
ego
attention seeking
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride affect your relationships?
- When have you ignored a partner’s needs?
A Different Perspective
If the frog’s pride were tempered, the story would lose its comedic punch.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
