He was so good he would pour rose-water on a toad.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Describes someone as overly kind or naive through exaggeration.
- In plain terms
- He is so kind he would treat even a toad kindly.
- What can you take from it?
- Extreme kindness can seem naive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can kindness be too extreme?
Another view
The image is abstract without context.
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