I am going to St. Petersburg, Florida, tomorrow. Let the worthy citizens of Chicago get their liquor the best they can. I'm sick of the job - it's a thankless one and full of grief. I've been spending the best years of my life as a public benefactor.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Capone expresses weariness with his illegal trade, ironically calling himself a public benefactor while quitting.
- In plain terms
- Capone says he is quitting liquor dealing and calls himself a benefactor of the city.
- What can you take from it?
- Criminals may justify illegal acts as services to the public.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can a criminal be a public servant?
- How do people justify bad work?
Another view
The claim of being a benefactor is deeply ironic given the harm of bootlegging.
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