Broke Quote by P. G. Wodehouse
“[I'm] as broke as the ten commandments.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Code of the Woosters”, 1938
Compares personal poverty to the moral weight of the Ten Commandments, using humor to highlight financial strain.
In simple terms: He feels as broke as the Ten Commandments.
Acknowledge humor in hardship.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- budgeting
- personal finance
- comic relief
- self‑assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor help cope with money problems?
- When does satire become insensitive?
Humor may downplay serious financial issues.