Handsome English Quote by Lydia Davis
““Here is a very handsome English traffic engineer. The fact that he is so handsome, and so animated, and has such a fine English accent makes it appear, each time he begins to speak, that he is about to say something interesting, but he is never interesting, and he is saying something, yet again, about traffic patterns.””
About This Quote
Source Story: “The English Traffic Engineer” in “Varieties of Disturbance” collection, 1995
A handsome, articulate engineer appears interesting but repeatedly offers dull commentary on traffic.
In simple terms: Looks interesting but is boring.
Key Takeaway
Look beyond appearances.
Themes
appearance
communication
mundanity
Mood
wry
observational
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- professional presentations
- first impressions
- media interviews
Key Concepts
perception
speech
expertise
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you misjudged someone by looks?
- How can you discern depth beyond style?
A Different Perspective
Charm can mask lack of substance.
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