Bankers Quote by Susanna Clarke
“Well, Henry, you can cease frowning at me. If I am a magician, I am a very indifferent one. Other adepts summon up fairy-spirits and long-dead kings. I appear to have conjured the spirit of a banker.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, 2004, Susanna Clarke
The magician’s power is limited; his conjuring is modest compared to others.
In simple terms: Magician is indifferent.
Key Takeaway
Accept personal limits.
Themes
magic
humility
comparison
Mood
wry
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- role‑playing games
- personal growth
Key Concepts
fantasy
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What are your unique strengths?
- When is humility beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Modesty may hinder ambition.
![“I'm not a philosopher, Harry," [Michael] said. "But here's something for you to think about, at least. What goes around comes around. And sometimes you get what's coming around." He paused for a moment, frowning faintly, pursing his lips. "And sometimes you are what's coming around.” quote by Jim Butcher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/41a/jim-butcher-151_frowning_i-m-not-a-philosopher-harry-michael-said_246404.jpg)
![“What I think is bugging this guy [Steven Lerner] is the belief that debt - forced debt upon middle-class people, students (i.e., student loans and so forth) - has made Wall Street bankers and financial people excessively, unfairly, out-of-proportionally rich.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f15/rush-limbaugh-28_bankers_what-i-think-is-bugging-this-guy-steven_28590.jpg)
