Quote by Graham Greene

In Switzerland they had brotherly love, five hundred years of democracy and peace, and what did they produce? The cuckoo clock!

In Switzerland they had brotherly love, five hundred years o

Summary

This quote, attributed to the character Harry Lime in the film "The Third Man," is a humorous critique of Switzerland's perceived lack of innovation and cultural contributions. It suggests that despite its long history of democratic governance and peaceful coexistence, the country has only managed to create the cuckoo clock, which is perhaps seen as an unremarkable or unimaginative invention. The quote may highlight the discrepancy between expectations and reality, pointing out how even societies with impressive backgrounds can produce unexpected or underwhelming outcomes.

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By Graham Greene

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