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About this quote

What does it mean?
Peel humorously suggests a friend talking to stones might be a medical issue.
In plain terms
He jokes that hearing stones talk is a health problem.
What can you take from it?
Use humor to address odd behavior.

Where it applies

  • social situations
  • concern
  • journalism

Putting it to work

  • use wit
  • check on friends

Questions to consider

  • Is this funny or worrying?
  • How would you react?

Another view

It might mock someone who is genuinely distressed.

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