Bars Quote by Malachy McCourt
“When I'm writing in long hand, it just goes on and on and on. When I was in the saloon business, I would just greet people and talk to them and avoid taxes, and getting behind the bar. What else.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
Writing longhand can become endless, and past work in bars involved greeting patrons while evading taxes and bar duties.
In simple terms: Longhand writing can be endless; past bar work involved greeting patrons while evading taxes.
Key Takeaway
Be mindful of time and purpose when writing or working.
Themes
writing
reflection
work ethic
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
personal
advice
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- customer service
- tax planning
- self‑discipline
Key Concepts
productivity
tax avoidance
social interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How does medium affect your focus?
- What ethical lines do you cross for convenience?
A Different Perspective
Longhand may hinder efficiency; tax evasion is illegal.
