Cold comfort farm Quote by Stella Gibbons
““Persons of Aunt Ada's temperament were not fond of a tidy life. Storms were what they liked; plenty of rows, and doors being slammed, and jaws sticking out, and faces white with fury, and faces brooding in corners, and faces making unnecessary fuss at breakfast, and plenty of opportunities for gorgeous emotional wallowings, and partings for ever, and misunderstandings, and interferings, and spyings, and, above all, managing and intriguing. Oh, they did enjoy themselves! They were the sort that went trampling all over your pet stamp collection, or whatever it was, and then spent the rest of their lives atoning for it. But you would rather have had your stamp collection.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons, 1932
A vivid depiction of chaotic, emotionally intense personalities who thrive on disorder and drama, often causing disruption to others.
In simple terms: Chaotic people love drama and mess.
Key Takeaway
Embrace calm and set boundaries.
Themes
chaos
emotion
drama
disruption
boundaries
Mood
irritated
reflective
hopeful
Type
observational
character
literary
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- workplace teams
- creative collaborations
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
character study
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you channel their energy positively?
- What boundaries protect your peace?
A Different Perspective
Such personalities can also bring creativity and passion, which may be valuable if channeled.
