Butlers Quote by P.G. Wodehouse
““A more practised physiognomist would have been able to interpret that look. It was the one that butlers always wear when they have allowed themselves to be persuaded against their better judgement into becoming accessories before the fact in the theft of their employers’ pigs.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Wodehouse, 1938
A skilled observer could read a servant’s guilty look, showing how people betray their own better judgment when tempted.
In simple terms: A keen eye can spot when someone is being swayed into a bad choice.
Key Takeaway
Beware of subtle influences that lead to poor decisions.
Themes
social perception
morality
influence
Mood
wry
observational
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- workplace dynamics
- personal relationships
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
character analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when you’re being persuaded against your judgment?
- What cues reveal hidden compliance?
A Different Perspective
Even experts can misinterpret motives if context is missing.
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