Those who have mastered etiquette, who are entirely, impeccably right, would seem to arrive at a point of exquisite dullness.

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who have perfected etiquette to the point of being flawless and correct in every aspect may appear uninteresting or unexciting. Their meticulous adherence to etiquette can make them seem predictable and lacking in spontaneity or originality. The quote implies that the pursuit of absolute social correctness can strip away a person's uniqueness, resulting in a somewhat dull and unremarkable personality.

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