Children Quote by Louis de Bernières
““Every Greek, man, woman, and child, has to two Greeks inside. We even have technical terms for them. They are a part of us, as inevitable as the fact that we all write poetry and the fact that every single one of us thinks that he knows everything that there is to know. We are all hospitable to strangers, we all are nostalgic for something, our mothers all treat their grown sons like babies, our sons all treat their mothers a sacred and beat their wives, we all hate solitude, we all try to find out from a stranger whether or not we are related, we all use every long word we know as often as we possibly can, we all go out for a walk in the evening so that we can look over each others' fences, we all think that we are equal to the best. Do you understand?" The captain was perplexed, "You didn't tell me about the two Greeks inside every Greek." "I didn't? Well, I must have wandered off the point.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernières, 1994
Humans share universal quirks and contradictions, often unaware of them, revealing common humanity despite cultural differences.
In simple terms: People have shared odd habits and contradictions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize shared humanity and humor in common traits.
Themes
human nature
universality
humor
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- family dynamics
- cross‑cultural interactions
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
cultural identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden quirks do you share with others?
- How does humor reveal truth about culture?
A Different Perspective
The satire may oversimplify complex identities.
