Literary notes about careful (AI summary)
In literature, "careful" emerges as a versatile descriptor that enriches both dialogue and narration by evoking caution, precision, and deliberate inquiry. In some works, it serves as an imperative for prudence, urging characters to consider their actions—whether preventing a mishap with a fragile item ([1]) or avoiding dangerous encounters ([2], [3]). In other texts, it highlights the meticulous attention given to tasks or studies, as seen when authors describe scrupulous research or examination ([4], [5]), or when it characterizes a character’s measured approach in everyday life ([6], [7]). Thus, across diverse contexts, "careful" reinforces themes of responsibility and attention to detail, imbuing the narrative with layers of thoughtfulness and restraint.
- [A] Be careful not to stretch the cord, but to hold it in, as you sew it, as it invariably shrinks more than the stuff in the first washing.
— from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson - Be careful of my guest—his safety is most precious to me.
— from Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker - He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster.
— from Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche - The colored plates illustrating the story are faithful representations of ancient life and are deserving of careful study.
— from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson - The careful study of the Autobiography is also valuable because of the style in which it is written.
— from Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin - She could see the careful hand holding the pen, the thick fingers with tufts of black hair on the back of each one.
— from The Rainbow by D. H. Lawrence - Kim was careful not to irritate that man; for the Akali's temper is short and his arm quick.
— from Kim by Rudyard Kipling
