📘 Chapter Quality by John Galsworthy
The chapter “Quality” is about Mr Gessler, a German shoemaker living in London. He believes that shoemaking is an art, not just a business.
Mr Gessler makes boots very carefully using the best leather. He never advertises and makes only what is ordered. His boots last very long and fit perfectly.
Big firms produce boots in large numbers and advertise heavily. Because of this, Mr Gessler slowly loses customers. Still, he never compromises on quality.
He works day and night, forgets to eat properly, and finally dies due to starvation, not because he was lazy, but because he was too honest and devoted to his work.
The author respects Mr Gessler deeply and realises that true artists may suffer in a world of competition, but their work remains priceless.
📗 सारांश (सरल हिंदी में)
“क्वालिटी” कहानी मिस्टर गेस्लर नामक एक जर्मन मोची के बारे में है।
मिस्टर गेस्लर जूते बनाना एक कला मानते थे। वे केवल ऑर्डर पर ही जूते बनाते थे और कभी विज्ञापन नहीं करते थे। उनके बनाए जूते बहुत टिकाऊ और आरामदायक होते थे।
बड़ी कंपनियाँ सस्ते जूते बनाकर विज्ञापन करती थीं, जिससे मिस्टर गेस्लर के ग्राहक कम हो गए। फिर भी उन्होंने गुणवत्ता से समझौता नहीं किया।
उन्होंने दिन-रात मेहनत की, खाना तक भूल गए और अंत में भूख से मर गए।
यह कहानी सिखाती है कि सच्ची कला और ईमानदारी हमेशा सम्मान योग्य होती है।
📝 Word Meanings (English → Hindi)
| Word | Meaning | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Shoemaker | Person who makes shoes | मोची |
| Craft | Skill or art | कला |
| Guttural | Harsh sound | भारी आवाज़ |
| Incense | Pleasant smell | सुगंध |
| Creaked | Made noise | चरचराना |
| Starvation | Death due to hunger | भूख से मृत्यु |
| Competition | Rivalry | प्रतिस्पर्धा |
| Advertise | Public promotion | विज्ञापन |
| Quality | Standard of excellence | गुणवत्ता |
❓ Chapter Question–Answers (Easy English)
1. What was the author’s opinion about Mr Gessler as a bootmaker?
The author thought Mr Gessler was a true artist who made perfect boots.
2. Why did the author visit the shop so infrequently?
Because Mr Gessler’s boots lasted a very long time.
3. What was the effect of the author’s complaint about creaking boots?
Mr Gessler felt very sad and offered to correct them or not charge money.
4. What was Mr Gessler’s complaint against big firms?
Big firms depended on advertisements, not on quality work.
5. Why did the author order many pairs of boots? Did he really need them?
He ordered them to help Mr Gessler. No, he did not need so many.
🌟 Message / Theme of the Chapter
- Quality is more important than profit
- True artists may suffer, but their work lives on
- Honesty and dedication deserve respect