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Tink Waited Quote by Vivienne Savage

“Tink waited on a rock. “Aren’t you glad you listened to me?” “Think of how much gladder I’d be if you weren’t an obnoxious gnat,” he retorted, too noble to shiver in the frigid spring.” quote by Vivienne Savage
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““Tink waited on a rock. “Aren’t you glad you listened to me?” “Think of how much gladder I’d be if you weren’t an obnoxious gnat,” he retorted, too noble to shiver in the frigid spring.””

Vivienne Savage

About This Quote

Source Short story: “The Rock” by Vivienne Savage, 2019

A character boasts about superiority while mocking another, revealing arrogance masked as humor.

In simple terms: Arrogance hides behind jokes.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and curb smugness.

Themes

humor arrogance social dynamics

Mood

wry critical

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • workplace
  • online debates
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology power dynamics communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is the sarcasm justified?
  • How does humor affect power balance?
A Different Perspective

May alienate others and damage relationships.

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