Quote by James Thurber

From one casual of mine he picked this sentence. 'After dinner, the men moved into the living room'. I explained to the professor that this was Ross's way of giving the men time to push back their chairs and stand up. There must, as we know, be a comma after every move, made by men, on this earth.

From one casual of mine he picked this sentence. 'After dinn

Summary

This quote, by American writer Raymond Chandler, touches upon the idea that men often have a tendency to take up space and exert dominance in social situations. Chandler humorously suggests that even the mere act of moving from one room to another requires acknowledgment with a comma. The quote reflects the author's astute observation of societal behaviors, highlighting the subtle power dynamics that can exist within seemingly mundane activities.

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By James Thurber

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