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“did you ever see anybody so disgusting: said lightning to thunder, "never" thunder growled thunder, "lets give him the works” quote by William Steig
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“did you ever see anybody so disgusting: said lightning to thunder, "never" thunder growled thunder, "lets give him the works”

William Steig

About This Quote

Source Children's Book: "Shhh! I'm Listening to My Heart", 1975

Thunder is personified as a destructive force, contrasting with lightning's warning.

In simple terms: Thunder is destructive; lightning warns.

Key Takeaway

Recognize warning signs before chaos.

Themes

danger warning nature

Mood

thoughtful poetic

Type

literary symbolic

When to use this quote

  • weather storms
  • personal crises
  • conflict escalation

Key Concepts

Personification mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does thunder symbolize for you?
  • How can you act on warnings?
A Different Perspective

Metaphor may be obscure.

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