Civilized Quote by Gail Carriger
“As with most things in life, Lady Maccon preferred the civilized exterior to the dark underbelly (with the exception of pork products, of course.)”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Soulless, 2009
People often hide darker impulses behind polite façades, except for obvious cravings.
In simple terms: Politeness masks darkness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize true motives.
Themes
social masks
duality
humor
Mood
witty
observational
Type
satirical
commentary
When to use this quote
- workplace
- social gatherings
- online personas
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance civility and honesty?
- What cravings reveal true character?
A Different Perspective
Humor can trivialize serious issues.
![“That country [Carthage] was rapidly sinking into the state of barbarism from whence it had been raised by the Phoenician colonies and Roman laws; and every step of intestine discord was marked by some deplorable victory of savage man over civilized society.” quote by Edward Gibbon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70c/edward-gibbon-710_barbarism_that-country-carthage-was-rapidly-sinkin_393.jpg)
