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“I like a bit of color myself, I must say. At my time of life, if you wear nothing but black, people might think you were too mean to change frocks between funerals.” quote by Winifred Holtby
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“I like a bit of color myself, I must say. At my time of life, if you wear nothing but black, people might think you were too mean to change frocks between funerals.”

Winifred Holtby

About This Quote

Source Novel: South Riding, 1936

The narrator values personal expression through color, noting social expectations of mourning attire.

In simple terms: Color shows individuality against rigid norms.

Key Takeaway

Express yourself boldly.

Themes

self‑expression social norms color

Mood

reflective defiant

Type

literary social commentary

When to use this quote

  • fashion choices
  • social gatherings
  • personal branding
  • cultural critique

Key Concepts

individuality conformity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does color reflect identity?
  • When did you resist conformity?
A Different Perspective

Bold colors may clash with traditional expectations.

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