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Disgust Quote by Charlotte Brontë

“Now, when any vicious simpleton excites my disgust by his paltry ribaldry…” quote by Charlotte Brontë
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““Now, when any vicious simpleton excites my disgust by his paltry ribaldry…””

Charlotte Brontë

About This Quote

Source Novel: Jane Eyre, 1847

The speaker expresses disdain for someone whose crude jokes provoke irritation.

In simple terms: Crude jokes cause irritation.

Key Takeaway

Avoid petty humor.

Themes

disdain humor social etiquette

Mood

irritated critical

Type

literary personal

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • online commentary
  • workplace banter

Key Concepts

irritation crudeness personal boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your irritation?
  • Can you respond constructively?
A Different Perspective

Humor can sometimes be a coping mechanism.

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