"Cockroaches and socialites are the only things that can stay up all night and eat anything"
- Herb Caen
About this Quote
This quote by Herb Caen is a humorous comparison in between 2 seemingly unassociated points. By comparing roaches and socialites, Caen is highlighting the resemblances in between them. Both roaches and socialites have the ability to keep up all evening as well as consume anything. This might be interpreted as an allegory for the durability of both cockroaches and also socialites. Cockroaches are known for their ability to survive in harsh problems and also socialites are recognized for their capacity to adjust to any type of situation. The quote could likewise be taken a commentary on the nature of both cockroaches as well as socialites. Roaches are frequently seen as parasites and socialites are typically viewed as shallow as well as shallow. By contrasting them, Caen is recommending that both roaches as well as socialites have a specific degree of perseverance as well as resourcefulness. Ultimately, this quote is a humorous method of highlighting the similarities between two relatively unassociated points.
This quote is written / told by Herb Caen between April 3, 1916 and February 1, 1997. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Society. The author also have 4 other quotes.
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