Amount Quote by Robert Smith Surtees
“The supply of good fellows is by no means in excess of the demand. A man has only to hoist the flag of hospitality to insure a very considerable amount of custom.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Handley Cross, 1849
Good people are scarce; hospitality attracts many customers, showing generosity draws social benefit.
In simple terms: Hospitality brings many guests.
Key Takeaway
Practice generosity to build community.
Themes
hospitality
community
scarcity
Mood
practical
thoughtful
Type
social
economic
When to use this quote
- restaurant business
- neighborhood gatherings
- charitable events
Key Concepts
social economics
human behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance generosity and self‑care?
- What limits should be set?
A Different Perspective
Over‑hospitality can be exploited.
![“If you look into the mirror, you see that [every part of you] belongs there and you belong there, as you are. You begin to realize that you have a perfect right to be in this universe, to be this way, and you see that there is a basic hospitality that this world provides to you. You have looked…” quote by Chogyam Trungpa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/17c/chogyam-trungpa-1373_apologizing_if-you-look-into-the-mirror-you-see-that_86412.jpg)
![“I look forward to hosting Prime Minister Lee [Hsien Loong], whose friendship and partnership I appreciate very much and with whom I've worked throughout my administration. This will also be an opportunity for me to reciprocate the hospitality that the Prime Minister and the people of Singapore…” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ae9/barack-obama-17_administration_i-look-forward-to-hosting-prime-minister_80772.jpg)
