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“Any contractor who would construct a flat-roofed, two-storey building in Northern New Hampshire was enough of a moron to not know how many assholes a human being had.” quote by John Irving
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““Any contractor who would construct a flat-roofed, two-storey building in Northern New Hampshire was enough of a moron to not know how many assholes a human being had.””

John Irving

About This Quote

Source Novel: The World According to Garp, 1978

A foolish builder ignored basic safety, showing how ignorance can lead to disastrous outcomes.

In simple terms: Ignoring basics leads to disaster.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize safety and knowledge in construction.

Themes

human error construction safety humor critique

Mood

wry cautionary

Type

satirical educational

When to use this quote

  • building design
  • contractor training
  • regulatory compliance
  • project management

Key Concepts

negligence risk assessment professional competence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards prevent such mistakes?
  • How does humor affect perception of risk?
A Different Perspective

Overly comedic tone may downplay serious safety concerns.

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