George Quote by George Harrison
![“George: [On getting the M.B.E.] 'After all we did for Great Britain, selling all that corduroy and making it swing, they gave us that bloody old leather medal with wooden string through it. But my initial reaction was, 'Oh, how nice, how nice.' And John's was, 'How nice, how nice.” quote by George Harrison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/45c/george-harrison-654_quote_george-on-getting-the-m-b-e-after-all-we_1444882.jpg)
““George: [On getting the M.B.E.] 'After all we did for Great Britain, selling all that corduroy and making it swing, they gave us that bloody old leather medal with wooden string through it. But my initial reaction was, 'Oh, how nice, how nice.' And John's was, 'How nice, how nice.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1990s BBC interview with George Harrison
He sarcastically remarks that the modest M.B.E. medal feels underwhelming after big contributions.
In simple terms: A small, unimpressive award feels anticlimactic after great effort.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate recognition but keep perspective.
Themes
humor
recognition
humility
Mood
wry
reflective
Type
satirical
anecdotal
When to use this quote
- public ceremonies
- career retrospectives
- award acceptance speeches
Key Concepts
British honors
celebrity culture
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value symbolic honors?
- How do you balance pride and humility?
A Different Perspective
The sarcasm may mask genuine disappointment.
![“[I]n Great-Britain it is said that their constitution relies on the house of commons for honesty, and the lords for wisdom; whichwould be a rational reliance if honesty were to be bought with money, and if wisdom were hereditary.” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/033/thomas-jefferson-43_britain_i-n-great-britain-it-is-said-that-their_143406.jpg)
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