Gentleman Quote by Paul Di Filippo
““Madam, I assure you that you are dealing with two gentleman of the highest propriety and social standing. When one contemplates the deeds that are daily done in society's name, such a description is no high recommendation.””
About This Quote
The speaker sarcastically critiques polite society, implying that respectable appearances mask moral ambiguity.
In simple terms: Polite talk hides questionable deeds.
Key Takeaway
Question social facades.
Themes
society
hypocrisy
morality
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- ethical debate
- literary critique
Key Concepts
satire
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you seen decorum hide truth?
- How do you discern genuine integrity?
A Different Perspective
Politeness may conceal harmful actions.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
