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Dull People Quote by Edith Wharton

“It's rather clever of her to have made a specialty of devoting herself to dull people—the field is such a large one, and she has it practically to herself.” quote by Edith Wharton
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““It's rather clever of her to have made a specialty of devoting herself to dull people—the field is such a large one, and she has it practically to herself.””

Edith Wharton

About This Quote

Source Novel: The House of Mirth, Edith Wharton, 1905

She humorously notes that dedicating oneself to boring people is a niche field with little competition.

In simple terms: Choosing dull people as a specialty is oddly clever.

Key Takeaway

Find value in unexpected niches.

Themes

humor social observation career choices

Mood

wry observational

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • career counseling
  • creative writing
  • social networking

Key Concepts

irony niche markets

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you ever find purpose in seemingly dull roles?
  • How can you make a niche field rewarding?
A Different Perspective

The comment may undervalue genuine connections with less stimulating individuals.

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