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Bricks Quote by P. G. Wodehouse

“Few of them were to be trusted within reach of a trowel and a pile of bricks.” quote by P. G. Wodehouse
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“Few of them were to be trusted within reach of a trowel and a pile of bricks.”

P. G. Wodehouse

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Luck of the Bodkins”, 1935

Untrustworthy people are often found in low‑status jobs like bricklaying

In simple terms: Unreliable people work in manual trades

Key Takeaway

Beware of trust based on occupation

Themes

trust social class skepticism

Mood

wry satirical

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • construction sites
  • political appointments
  • service industry

Key Concepts

class dynamics literary satire

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does class bias affect trust?
  • What criteria truly indicate reliability?
A Different Perspective

Not all manual workers are untrustworthy

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