Humor Quote by E. C. Bentley
““Sir Christopher Wren Said, "I am going to dine with some men. If anyone calls Say I am designing St. Paul's.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: The Man Who Was Thursday, 1908
The speaker humorously claims that designing St. Paul's is as routine as dining with friends, mocking grandiosity.
In simple terms: Designing a cathedral is portrayed as casual.
Key Takeaway
Don’t let ego inflate ordinary tasks.
Themes
humor
ego
architecture
humility
pretension
Mood
lighthearted
ironic
Type
satirical
humorous
When to use this quote
- professional meetings
- creative projects
- public speaking
- team collaborations
Key Concepts
satire
self‑deprecation
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever downplay your achievements?
- When does humility become self‑deprecation?
A Different Perspective
It may misrepresent the significance of architectural work.
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