Bigs Quote by Osbert Sitwell
“A golf course outside a big town serves an excellent purpose in that it segregates, as though a concentration camp, all the idle and idiot well-to-do.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, possibly a satirical work
The golf course separates the idle wealthy from the rest, likened to a concentration camp.
In simple terms: Golf course divides the idle rich.
Key Takeaway
Question social segregation.
Themes
social critique
class
segregation
Mood
critical
ironic
Type
satirical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- leisure spaces
- class tension
Key Concepts
satire
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- Is segregation ever justified?
- How do leisure spaces reflect class?
A Different Perspective
Comparison to concentration camps may be hyperbolic.
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