Remark Quote by Stella Gibbons
““I ha' scranleted two hundred furrows come five o'clock down i' the bute.' It was a difficult remark, Flora felt, to which to reply. Was it a complaint? If so, one might say, 'My dear, how too sickening for you!' But then, it might be a boast, in which case the correct reply would be, 'Attaboy!' or more simply, 'Come, that's capital.' Weakly she fell back on the comparatively safe remark: 'Did you?' in a bright, interested voice.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Cold Comfort Farm” by Stella Gibbons, 1932
A character struggles to respond to a confusing remark, weighing between a boast and a complaint.
In simple terms: Uncertainty in how to answer.
Key Takeaway
Choose a clear, confident reply.
Themes
communication
uncertainty
social interaction
Mood
reflective
lighthearted
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- conversation at work
- family dinner
- online chat
- public speaking
Key Concepts
language nuance
social anxiety
interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you overanalyze replies?
- What simple response could you use?
A Different Perspective
Overthinking can stall conversation flow.
