'But that's just the point,' groaned Bree. 'Do Talking Horses roll? Supposing they don't? I can't bear to give it up. What do you think, Hwin?' 'I'm going to roll anyway,' said Hwin. 'I don't suppose any of them will care two lumps of sugar whether you roll or not.' (ch. 15)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Characters debate horse behavior, showing attachment to identity. It suggests we cling to habits even if meaningless.
- In plain terms
- They care about rolling even if no one cares.
- What can you take from it?
- Habits persist even if pointless.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What habit do you keep?
- Why keep it?
Another view
Habits can have social value.
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