Quote by Mark Twain

In Paris they just simply opened their eyes and stared when we spoke to them in French! We never did succeed in making those idiots understand their own language.

In Paris they just simply opened their eyes and stared when

Summary

This quote expresses frustration and disbelief towards the people of Paris who seemingly failed to comprehend the speaker when communicating in French. It suggests that despite the speaker's efforts, the locals in Paris were unresponsive and uncomprehending, leading to the perception of them as ignorant or foolish for not understanding their own language. This quote highlights the perplexity and perhaps perceived arrogance of the speaker in their unsuccessful attempts to communicate with the residents of Paris.

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Humor Funny Language French Irony

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