Behave Quote by Sebastian Horsley
“I didn't want to tell Mother I worked as a journalist. She thought I was a prostitute. Locking yourself in a room and inventing characters and conversations which do not exit is no way for a grown man to behave.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The World of the Unseen", 2005
A confession of shame about a hidden profession and the absurdity of pretending to be someone else
In simple terms: Hiding one’s true work is humiliating and absurd
Be honest about your career
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- job interview
- confessing to family
- writing memoirs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth are you avoiding?
- How might openness change your relationships?
Honesty may cause conflict or loss of support