Quote by Mark Twain

The trade of critic, in literature, music, and the drama, is the most degraded of all trades.

The trade of critic, in literature, music, and the drama, is

Summary

This quote suggests that being a critic in the fields of literature, music, and drama is the most debased profession. It implies that the act of critiquing creative works is considered lowly and lacking in value. The quote could be interpreted to convey the idea that those who engage in criticism are seen as inferior or disreputable, perhaps due to the subjective nature of their assessments or the potential for their opinions to be dismissed or disregarded.

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