"I have a total irreverence for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper and the old men and old women warmer in the winter and happier in the summer"
- Brendan Behan
About this Quote
This quote by Brendan Behan talks to his disdain for the status quo of society. He is critical of the way things are and believes that there are locations that need enhancement. He suggests that the roads need to be made safer, the beer ought to be stronger, the food ought to be more affordable, and the elderly need to be much better looked after. He believes that these modifications would make society better and more fair. He is not promoting for a complete overhaul of society, however rather for little modifications that would make a huge difference. He is also suggesting that society needs to concentrate on the requirements of the most susceptible members of society, such as the senior. His quote is a call to action for society to make changes that will benefit everyone.
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"