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“It is odd how all men develop the notion, as they grow older, that their mothers were wonderful cooks. I have yet to meet a man who will admit that his mother was a kitchen assassin and nearly poisoned him.” quote by Robertson Davies
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“It is odd how all men develop the notion, as they grow older, that their mothers were wonderful cooks. I have yet to meet a man who will admit that his mother was a kitchen assassin and nearly poisoned him.”

Robertson Davies

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Salish Sea Trilogy, Robertson Davies, 1992

People often idealize their mothers' cooking, overlooking possible flaws or harmful habits.

In simple terms: Mothers' cooking is often romanticized despite possible dangers.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about cherished memories.

Themes

family memory food perception nostalgia

Mood

reflective nostalgic critical

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • food criticism
  • personal reflection
  • intergenerational dialogue

Key Concepts

idealization bias critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does nostalgia affect our judgment of the past?
  • Can we recognize bias in personal narratives?
A Different Perspective

Not all cherished memories are accurate; some may hide unpleasant truths.

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