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“Never put anything on paper, my boy, and never trust a man with a small black moustache.” quote by P. G. Wodehouse
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“Never put anything on paper, my boy, and never trust a man with a small black moustache.”

P. G. Wodehouse

About This Quote

Source Short Story: “The Code of the Woosters”, 1938

Never write things down and don’t trust men with tiny moustaches.

In simple terms: Don’t put things on paper; be wary of men with small moustaches.

Key Takeaway

Be cautious about documentation and trust.

Themes

trust humor caution

Mood

witty skeptical

Type

humorous cautionary

When to use this quote

  • business contracts
  • personal notes

Key Concepts

moustache symbolism paperless habits

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why distrust men with small moustaches?
  • When is writing things down essential?
A Different Perspective

Stereotype may be unfair to some men.

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