Quote by Jack Dee

I tend not to trust people who live in very tidy houses. I know that on the surface there is nothing wrong with a person being well-ordered and disciplined. Nothing, except that it leaves the impression of that person having lived in the confines of a stark institution which, although he or she has long since left, remains within.

I tend not to trust people who live in very tidy houses. I k

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker finds it difficult to trust individuals who live in extremely neat and organized homes. While acknowledging the positive aspects of orderliness and discipline, the speaker believes that such spotless environments give the impression of a person who has lived in an institutional setting. This lingering influence of a strict institution raises doubt about the authenticity and freedom of the individual, impacting the level of trust the speaker is willing to place in them.

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