Life Quote by Danny King
““Firstly, being a local councillor, he was probably a cunt! A real 'book-waving-starch-underpants-wearing-precedent - quoting-sub-section-paragraph-thee-looking-up' sort of arsehole who lived his life by the numbers and reported his neighbours if they so much as tried to put up a bird-table without planning permission.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Stand, 2018
A bureaucratic official can be petty and obstructive, focusing on trivial rules over common sense.
In simple terms: Officials may prioritize rules over common sense.
Watch for unnecessary red‑tape.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government
- neighbourhood disputes
- urban planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What small rule could be changed to improve community life?
- How can citizens effectively challenge petty bureaucracy?
Over‑regulation can hinder progress.