I know Miss Warren is a great devotee of the Gospel of Getting On.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Miss Warren is deeply devoted to the idea of advancing her social or economic status.
- In plain terms
- Miss Warren cares a lot about getting ahead.
- What can you take from it?
- Some value advancement over all else.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you seek?
- Is success a gospel?
Another view
It implies advancement is inherently questionable.
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