Quote by W. Somerset Maugham, Cakes and A

The Americans who are the most efficient people on earth...have invented so wide a range of pithy and hackneyed phrases that they can carry on a...conversation without giving a moment's reflection to what they are saying and so leave their minds free to consider more important matters of big business and fornication.

The Americans who are the most efficient people on earth...h

Summary

This quote satirically remarks on the efficiency and prolificness of Americans in inventing clichÃ©d phrases, to the extent that they can engage in conversations without thinking about the actual content of their words. It suggests that this linguistic efficiency allows Americans to divert their mental capacity towards matters that are considered more significant, such as business and pleasure. Ultimately, the quote highlights a perception of American culture that values productivity and pursuit of material gains over deeper contemplation and meaningful communication.

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By W. Somerset Maugham, Cakes and A

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