Butler Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
““There was a machine in the kitchen which could extract the juice of two hundred oranges in half an hour, if a little button was pressed two hundred times by a butler’s thumb.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Great Gatsby, 1925
Describes an absurdly efficient kitchen gadget that highlights the absurdity of over‑automation.
In simple terms: Over‑automation can be ridiculous.
Question the need for excessive tech.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- home cooking
- industrial design
- product development
- marketing pitches
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is every convenience worth its cost?
- When does automation become counterproductive?
Convenience may sacrifice human touch and practicality.