Fats Quote by Gail Carriger
“His lordship can eat my fat—”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger, 2009
A sarcastic comment on social hierarchy, implying the speaker’s status is so low that even a noble could consume their excesses without consequence.
In simple terms: Speaker feels insignificant compared to authority.
Key Takeaway
Recognize your own worth despite perceived rank.
Themes
humility
social hierarchy
irony
Mood
wry
reflective
Type
satirical
commentary
When to use this quote
- workplace
- family gatherings
- political debates
Key Concepts
class dynamics
self‑esteem
Questions to Reflect On
- How does feeling powerless affect your actions?
- What can you do to assert dignity?
A Different Perspective
May overlook genuine power dynamics.
![“HAMLET [...] we fat all creatures else to fat us, and we fat ourselves for maggots. Your fat king and your lean beggar is but variable service, two dishes, but to one table; that's the end. CLAUDIUS Alas, alas. HAMLET A man may fish with the worm that hath eat of a king, and eat of the fish that…” quote by William Shakespeare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/28d/william-shakespeare-4_beggar_hamlet-we-fat-all-creatures-else-to-fat_188869.jpg)
![“But your lordship knows very well that I am not attached to the soil in a vulgar manner, like a serf. Still, I have a feeling about it; [with growing agitation] and I am not ashamed of it; and [rising wildly] by God, if this goes on any longer I will fling my cassock to the devil, and take arms…” quote by George Bernard Shaw](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f27/george-bernard-shaw-68_quote_but-your-lordship-knows-very-well-that-i_2442811.jpg)
![“Well, you're not [fat]. You have, like, the ideal balance of fat and muscle. ...If I were a cannibal, I'd eat you.” quote by Natasha Friend](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/471/natasha-friend-35962_balance_well-you-re-not-fat-you-have-like-the-id_1367696.jpg)
