I do have a special feeling for mice. Mice gathered in my wastebasket when I worked late at night. I lifted them out and kept them in little cages on my desk. One of them was my particular friend. Then before I left Kansas City I carefully carried him out into a field and let him go.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker shares a personal fondness for mice based on experiences during late work nights in Kansas City.
- In plain terms
- I liked mice because one was my friend when I worked late at night.
- What can you take from it?
- Small interactions can foster lasting personal feelings for creatures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What animal has made an impression on you?
- How do work environments affect your mood?
Another view
This specific anecdote may not generalize to all people or contexts.
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