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“Sir Walter took this to mean he had not –which Sir Walter was glad of, for Sir Walter thought a great deal of a man’s having a profession and believed that useful, steady occupation might cure many things which other remedies could not.” quote by Susanna Clarke
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““Sir Walter took this to mean he had not –which Sir Walter was glad of, for Sir Walter thought a great deal of a man’s having a profession and believed that useful, steady occupation might cure many things which other remedies could not.””

Susanna Clarke

About This Quote

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

Sir Walter believes a respectable profession can heal many problems that medicine cannot.

In simple terms: A steady job can be a remedy for life's issues.

Key Takeaway

Value steady, useful work.

Themes

profession healing social order personal belief

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career choice
  • health
  • social policy

Key Concepts

social stability individual purpose

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you think work can replace medicine?
  • What makes a profession valuable?
A Different Perspective

Professional success does not guarantee happiness.

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