Habits Quote by Jesse Ball
““In the next room, perhaps twenty people were sitting around, drinking what looked like wine out of wine-glasses. They were the sort of people William and Louisa used to be in the habit of knowing, a crowd of elegant furniture, like the legs of a herd of gazelle taken together, and equally useless, when all things are considered.””
About This Quote
The gathering of refined yet ultimately meaningless people mirrors a decorative but purposeless herd.
In simple terms: Elegant crowd lacks purpose.
Key Takeaway
Seek substance over superficiality.
Themes
society
elitism
meaninglessness
Mood
critical
observational
Type
philosophical
satirical
When to use this quote
- social events
- networking
- cultural commentary
Key Concepts
social critique
literary observation
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines meaningful interaction?
- How do you find depth in polished settings?
A Different Perspective
Superficial gatherings can still offer connections.
