Chicken Quote by Zora Neale Hurston
““But I ain't puttin' it in de street. Ah'm tellin' you.' 'Ah jus lak uh chicken. Chicken drink water, but he don't pee-pee.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Their Eyes Were Watching God, 1937
A playful, nonsensical dialogue highlights cultural quirks and humor.
In simple terms: Humor in everyday speech.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate cultural humor.
Themes
language
humor
culture
Mood
playful
warm
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- storytelling sessions
- language learning
Key Concepts
dialect
storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about community voice?
- How does humor bridge cultural gaps?
A Different Perspective
May be misunderstood outside context.
![“Ships at a distance have every man's wish on board. For some they come in with the tide. For others they sail forever on the horizon, never out of sight, never landing until the Watcher turns his eyes away in resignation, his dreams mocked to death by Time. That is the life of men [and women].” quote by Zora Neale Hurston](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b4c/zora-neale-hurston-923_death_ships-at-a-distance-have-every-man-s-wis_14724.jpg)
