Great men Quote by Anthony Sampson
“The lounge of the main hotel is full of jollity, with large comfortable men sitting in braces; the bar is packed withtalkative intellectuals, full of witty disloyalties… The next week the main hotel is suddenly full of dinner-jackets and large hats. The girls are dressed as if for a weekend in the country… When one of the great men ofthe party comes through, the crowd edges respectfully away, murmuring loyal noises.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Servant of All” (1995)
The passage paints a vivid scene of shifting social dynamics and class distinctions in a hotel setting.
In simple terms: Social scenes shift over time.
Key Takeaway
Observe changing social cues.
Themes
social class
ritual
observation
Mood
observational
analytical
Type
sociological
descriptive
When to use this quote
- travel
- event planning
- anthropology
Key Concepts
status
culture
performance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do environments reflect power structures?
- What signals indicate shifting social norms?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize or oversimplify class tensions.
