"Living en famille provides the strongest motives for rudeness combined with the maximum opportunity for displaying it"
- Quentin Crisp
About this Quote
This quote by Quentin Crisp suggests that living in a family environment can be a source of both rudeness and the opportunity to display it. Crisp indicates that domesticity can be a breeding place for disrespect, as relative are typically in close distance and have strong emotional ties. This can cause an increased sense of competition and a desire to assert oneself, which can manifest in rude behavior. At the exact same time, living in a family provides an opportunity to display this rudeness, as member of the family are likely to be more flexible and understanding of each other's habits. Crisp's quote highlights the complex characteristics of family life, and recommends that residing in a household can be both a source of tension and a location of understanding.
This quote is written / told by Quentin Crisp between December 25, 1908 and November 21, 1999. He/she was a famous Writer from England.
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