Palaces Quotes

On grandeur, inequality, and government architecture.

Palaces in these quotes stand for more than architecture, they're used to talk about class divides and how institutions present themselves. One historical slogan contrasts palaces with humble shacks, a stark image discussed here in its historical context rather than as an endorsement. See Frail quotes for a different mood.


Another line takes a drier, more skeptical look at government buildings, describing them as palaces built mainly for bureaucrats. Explore Kidding or One Thing quotes for other observations on institutions and humor.