Quote by Mark Twain

The gentle reader will never, never know what a consummate ass he can become until he goes abroad. I speak now, of course, in the supposition that the gentle reader has not been abroad, and therefore is not already a consummate ass. If the case be otherwise, I beg his pardon and extend to him the cordial hand of fellowship and call him brother. I shall always delight to meet an ass after my own heart when I have finished my travels.

The gentle reader will never, never know what a consummate a

Summary

This quote by Mark Twain humorously suggests that one can truly realize their foolishness once they experience foreign lands. Twain playfully assumes that the reader has not traveled abroad, implying that they may still have some room to grow as a "consummate ass." If the reader has already had such experiences, Twain extends his friendly camaraderie, acknowledging that he too enjoys meeting like-minded individuals. Ultimately, Twain uses satire and irony to highlight the transformative power of travel and the introspection it can inspire in individuals.

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Humor Funny Travel Arrogance

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