Son, only a pimp in a Louisiana whore house carries pearl handled revolvers, these are ivory.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Patton corrects a subordinate about the material of his weapons, implying a distinction in status or taste.
- In plain terms
- You have the wrong type of gun for your position.
- What can you take from it?
- Attention to detail matters in presentation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does appearance reflect reality?
- How do details define status?
Another view
It focuses on superficial details over substance.
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