Business Quote by J. B. Priestley
“There can be no doubt that smoking nowadays is largely a miserable automatic business. People use tobacco without ever taking an intelligent interest in it. They do not experiment, compare, fit the tobacco to the occasion. A man should always be pleasantly conscious of the fact that he is smoking.”
About This Quote
Source Book: An Illustrated History of Smoking, 1935
Smoking is portrayed as a mindless, profit‑driven habit that lacks personal reflection or choice.
In simple terms: Smoking is a thoughtless, commercial habit.
Key Takeaway
Become aware of why you smoke.
Themes
addiction
consumerism
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- personal health decisions
- public health campaigns
- education on tobacco
- policy debates
Key Concepts
autonomy
critical thinking
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal reasons drive your smoking?
- How could mindful awareness change your habit?
A Different Perspective
It ignores social and psychological factors that sustain smoking.
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