Bigot Quote by Tom Wolfe
““Thank God in heaven! What a relief! They could let their breaths out now. Miss Efficiency was a bigot. These days the thing about bigotry was, it was undignified. It was a sign of Low Rent origins, of inferior social status, of poor taste. So they were the superiors of their English baby nurse, after all. What a fucking relief.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Bonfire of the Vanities, Tom Wolfe, 1987
Relief comes from shedding oppressive attitudes, but the narrator’s tone reveals lingering contempt.
In simple terms: Letting go of prejudice feels freeing.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and discard lingering bigotry.
Themes
social critique
irony
relief
Mood
satirical
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- social commentary
- historical analysis
- literary critique
Key Concepts
psychology of prejudice
social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the relief reveal about the speaker?
- How can we detect hidden biases?
A Different Perspective
The narrator’s sarcasm may mask genuine empathy.
