Assassins Quote by Robertson Davies
“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.”
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.
Question assumptions about cherished memories.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- food criticism
- personal reflection
- intergenerational dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does nostalgia affect our judgment of the past?
- Can we recognize bias in personal narratives?
Not all cherished memories are accurate; some may hide unpleasant truths.