Quote by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

They were evidently small men, all wind and quibbles, flinging out their chuffy grain to us with far less interest than a farm-wife feels as she scatters corn to her fowls.

They were evidently small men, all wind and quibbles, flingi

Summary

This quote describes the individuals as small-minded and insignificant, lacking substance and significance in comparison to their actions. They are portrayed as being full of empty talk and trivial arguments, akin to tossing small grains of wheat without any real investment or concern. The comparison to a farm-wife casually feeding her chickens further emphasizes their lack of importance or impact in the grand scheme of things. Overall, the quote highlights the dismissive and unimpressed attitude towards these individuals.

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By D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

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