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“Your rat tail is all the fashion now. I prefer a bushy plume, carried straight up. You are Siamese and your ancestors lived in trees. Mine lived in palaces. It has been suggested to me that I am a bit of a snob. How true! I prefer to be.” quote by Raymond Chandler
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“Your rat tail is all the fashion now. I prefer a bushy plume, carried straight up. You are Siamese and your ancestors lived in trees. Mine lived in palaces. It has been suggested to me that I am a bit of a snob. How true! I prefer to be.”

Raymond Chandler

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker contrasts his refined, aristocratic taste with a more common, animalistic style, implying a sense of superiority.

In simple terms: He prefers fancy over plain.

Key Takeaway

Embrace your own style.

Themes

class aristocracy snobbery

Mood

confident playful

Type

observational humorous

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • fashion choices
  • personal branding

Key Concepts

identity status selfimage

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you judge others by their appearance?
  • How does self‑image affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective

May alienate others who value humility.

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