Bourgeois Gods Quote by Terry Pratchett
““He could, though, just make out a miniature replica of Cori Celesti, upon whose utter peak the world’s quarrelsome and somewhat bourgeois gods lived in a palace of marble, alabaster and uncut moquette three-piece suites they had chosen to call Dunmanifestin. It was always a considerable annoyance to any Disc citizen with pretensions to culture that they were ruled by gods whose idea of an uplifting artistic experience was a musical doorbell.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, Terry Pratchett, 1990s
A satire on how gods and elite culture can be absurdly detached from ordinary citizens, using extravagant imagery to mock pretentiousness.
In simple terms: Gods live in lavish, irrelevant palaces, annoying common folk.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and critique pretentious authority.
Themes
satire
culture
religion
elitism
absurdity
Mood
witty
critical
playful
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- everyday life
- political discourse
- media analysis
- education
- creative writing
Key Concepts
mythology
social critique
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you see elitist attitudes in modern institutions?
- What role does satire play in social change?
A Different Perspective
The humor may obscure serious critique for some readers.
