Bustle Quote by Robert Benchley
“For a nation which has an almost evil reputation for bustle, bustle, bustle, and rush, rush, rush, we spend an enormous amount of time standing around in line in front of windows, just waiting.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Big Book of Benchley, 1935
People waste time waiting despite the fast‑paced reputation of their society.
In simple terms: Waiting wastes time.
Key Takeaway
Avoid unnecessary queues.
Themes
time management
patience
societal habits
efficiency
Mood
frustrated
ironic
Type
observational
satirical
When to use this quote
- airport security
- bank lines
- concert tickets
- government services
Key Concepts
queue theory
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we tolerate long waits?
- How can we redesign services to reduce waiting?
A Different Perspective
Even in a hurried culture, people accept waiting as normal.
