People Quote by Don Marquis
“It takes all sorts of people to make the underworld.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Devil and Daniel Webster, 1936
A witty observation that the underworld is built by a diverse cast of characters, implying that even evil realms need many types of people.
In simple terms: The underworld needs many different people.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the value of diverse roles.
Themes
diversity
society
underworld
Mood
thoughtful
ironic
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- team building
- community projects
- crime analysis
Key Concepts
social structure
role theory
collective effort
Questions to Reflect On
- What roles do you think are essential in any community?
- How does diversity affect group dynamics?
A Different Perspective
It glosses over moral complexities of the underworld.
![“There exists a subterranean world where pathological fantasies disguised as ideas are churned out by crooks and half-educated fanatics [notably the lower clergy] for the benefit of the ignorant and superstitious. There are times when this underworld emerges from the depths and suddenly fascinates…” quote by Martin Amis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a0c/martin-amis-704_political-power_there-exists-a-subterranean-world-where_86790.jpg)
