Bars Quote by Jean de la Bruyere
“Profane eloquence is transfered from the bar, where Le Maitre, Pucelle, and Fourcroy formerly practised it, and where it has become obsolete, to the Pulpit, where it is out of place.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Satire on clergy, 1688
He criticizes the inappropriate use of crude, bar‑originated language in sermons, highlighting a clash of contexts.
In simple terms: Bar language misused in church.
Key Takeaway
Match speech style to appropriate setting.
Themes
satire
language
religion
Mood
critical
witty
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political speeches
- advertising copy
- academic lectures
- public sermons
Key Concepts
contextual appropriateness
cultural clash
communication ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- When is bold language effective?
- How to keep sermons respectful yet engaging?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the value of vivid language.
![“The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr., La cour est comme un edifice bati de marbre; je veux dire qu'elle est composee d'hommes fort durs mais fort polis.]” quote by Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcf/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_built_the-court-is-like-a-palace-built-of-marb_77288.jpg)
