“Working- and Middle-class families sat down at the dinner table every night - the shared meal was the touchstone of good manners. Indeed, that dinner table was the one time when we were all together, every day: parents, grandparents, children, siblings. Rudeness between siblings, or a failure to observe the etiquette of passing dishes to one another, accompanied by "please" and "thank you," was the training ground of behavior, the place where manners began.”
Quote by Larry McMurtry
Work
Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen: Reflections at Sixty and Beyond
This book compiles a series of reflections and essays by the German philosopher Walter Benjamin, focusing on the themes of aging, cultural analysis, and personal musings. The work delves into Benjamin's thoughts on the complexities of life and society, offering a glimpse into his intellectual journey as he approaches his sixtieth year. more
Author
Larry McMurtry
American novelist known for his profound portrayal of life in the American Southwest. His works, including 'Lolita' and 'The Lonesome Dove', have won numerous Pulitzer Prizes. more
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