Quote by Raymond Chandler

Some are able and humane men and some are low-grade individuals with the morals of a goat, the artistic integrity of a slot machine, and the manners of a floorwalker with delusions of grandeur.

Some are able and humane men and some are low-grade individu

Summary

This quote contrasts individuals of different character by using vivid and humorous imagery. It suggests that there are two types of people: the first group comprising capable and compassionate individuals, while the second group consists of morally deficient people lacking in integrity and manners. By likening them to a goat, a slot machine, and a floorwalker with delusions of grandeur, the quote uses exaggeration to emphasize the stark contrast between these two categories of individuals.

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By Raymond Chandler

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