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Cigars Quote by Thomas Hardy

“I know you're there. I can smell your filthy cigars!” quote by Thomas Hardy
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““I know you're there. I can smell your filthy cigars!””

Thomas Hardy

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unnamed, 1910

A speaker detects another's presence by the smell of cigars, mixing humor with suspicion.

In simple terms: Sensing someone by smell.

Key Takeaway

Use senses to notice subtle cues.

Themes

suspicion humor perception

Mood

wry playful

Type

observational social

When to use this quote

  • detecting lies
  • personal space
  • social cues

Key Concepts

sensory detection social interaction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How reliable are sensory clues in judging others?
  • When does humor mask distrust?
A Different Perspective

It assumes smell is a reliable indicator.

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