Air Quote by Roger Angell
“I don’t read Scripture and cling to no life precepts, except perhaps to Walter Cronkite’s rules for old men, which he did not deliver over the air: Never trust a fart. Never pass up a drink. Never ignore an erection.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unpublished interview, 1990s
The speaker humorously lists absurd rules, highlighting the absurdity of taking arbitrary advice seriously.
In simple terms: Don't follow nonsense advice blindly.
Key Takeaway
Question the source of advice.
Themes
humor
absurdity
advice
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
satirical
humorous
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- media consumption
- personal choices
Key Concepts
skepticism
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What advice do you follow without questioning?
- How do you discern useful guidance?
A Different Perspective
The quote may be taken too literally, missing its satirical tone.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)