Quote by Mark Twain

Such is the human race. Often it does seem such a pity that Noah and his party did not miss the boat.

Such is the human race. Often it does seem such a pity that

Summary

This quote humorously comments on the flaws and shortcomings of humanity. It suggests that the speaker finds humanity to be disappointing or pitiful, to the point where they believe it would have been better if Noah and his selected few did not board the ark to symbolically escape the flaws of the rest of humanity. It highlights the speaker's discontent with the overall state of the human race and their pessimistic view of its potential.

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