Grapes Quote by Logan Pearsall Smith
“The word snob belongs to the sour-grape vocabulary.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Language of the Snob, 1915
Calling someone a snob is a petty, sour‑grape insult, reflecting the speaker’s own envy.
In simple terms: Snobbery is a shallow insult rooted in envy.
Key Takeaway
Avoid using snob as a weapon.
Themes
social critique
language
envy
Mood
wry
critical
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- online debates
- literary criticism
Key Concepts
Sociolinguistics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we label others as snobs?
- What does it reveal about ourselves?
A Different Perspective
Snob remarks can alienate and hinder dialogue.
