When everyone is somebody, then no one's anybody. — W. S. Gilbert. English dramatist, poet and illustrator (1836–1911) , W.S. Gilbert. English dramatist, poet and illustrator (1836–1911)
Merely corroborative detail, intended to give artistic verisimilitude to an otherwise bald and unconvincing narrative.
If you wish in this world to advance, your merits you're bound to enhance; You must stir it and stump it, and blow your own trumpet, or trust me, you haven't a chance.