Bathtubs Quote by Morley Safer
![“The BBC is a perfect example of uncontrolled growth, [occupying] old churches and manor houses, the old Langham Hotel where Sherlock Holmes once met Moriarty and where this correspondent once shared an office with an 8-foot bathtub.” quote by Morley Safer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5b0/morley-safer-17896_bathtubs_the-bbc-is-a-perfect-example-of-uncontro_1688666.jpg)
“The BBC is a perfect example of uncontrolled growth, [occupying] old churches and manor houses, the old Langham Hotel where Sherlock Holmes once met Moriarty and where this correspondent once shared an office with an 8-foot bathtub.”
About This Quote
The BBC is described as expanding unchecked, occupying historic buildings, and the speaker reminisces about past locations.
In simple terms: BBC growth fills old historic sites.
Key Takeaway
Beware of unchecked institutional expansion.
Themes
media
heritage
urban change
Mood
concerned
nostalgic
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- city planning
- media headquarters
- historical preservation
Key Concepts
institutional growth
cultural preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media expansion affect local heritage?
- Can growth be balanced with preservation?
A Different Perspective
May overlook benefits of media presence.
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