Engineering Quote by R. Austin Freeman
““I ventured to remark that it did not look a very secure method of building, upon which Bundy turned his eyeglass on me and smiled knowingly. "My dear Doctor," said he, "you don't appear to appreciate the subtlety of the method. The purpose of these activities is to create employment. That has been clearly stated by the town council. But if you want to create employment you build a wall that will tumble down and give somebody else the job of putting it up again.””
About This Quote
The speaker mocks a flimsy construction method, claiming it creates jobs, yet the method is intentionally unstable.
In simple terms: Method is a façade for job creation.
Key Takeaway
Question the true purpose behind projects.
Themes
skepticism
employment
construction
Mood
cynical
inquisitive
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- government projects
- infrastructure design
- public discourse
Key Concepts
political economy
public policy
employment creation
Questions to Reflect On
- Why prioritize job numbers over quality?
- What are the hidden costs of such projects?
A Different Perspective
Jobs may be created without genuine value.
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