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“Any man will admit if need be that his sight is not good, or that he cannot swim or shoots badly with a rifle, but to touch upon his sense of humour is to give him mortal affront.” quote by Stephen Leacock
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“Any man will admit if need be that his sight is not good, or that he cannot swim or shoots badly with a rifle, but to touch upon his sense of humour is to give him mortal affront.”

Stephen Leacock

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Humor is a personal trait; mocking it attacks dignity.

In simple terms: Humor is personal; insulting it is disrespectful.

Key Takeaway

Respect others' humor.

Themes

humor respect personal dignity

Mood

lighthearted reflective

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • workplace
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

social interaction psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why is humor so personal?
  • How can we appreciate diverse humor?
A Different Perspective

Humor is subjective and cultural.

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