It is no use telling me there are bad aunts and good aunts. At the core, they are all alike. Sooner or later, out pops the cloven hoof.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- All aunts eventually reveal themselves to be interfering or unpleasant.
- In plain terms
- Bad aunts and good aunts are the same deep down.
- What can you take from it?
- Expectations of family often fail.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are all relatives the same?
- How do you handle family drama?
Another view
It generalizes unfairly about a specific family role.
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