Quote by George Bernard Shaw

The thought of two thousand people munching celery at the same time horrified me.

The thought of two thousand people munching celery at the sa

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's aversion and discomfort towards the idea of a large group of people simultaneously eating celery. The word "horrified" suggests a strong emotional reaction, indicating how unsettling or repulsive the notion is for them. The quote reflects personal preferences and highlights how certain thoughts or actions can deeply affect individuals in unexpected ways.

By George Bernard Shaw

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