Quote by Alexander Chase

The banalities of a great man pass for wit.

The banalities of a great man pass for wit.

Summary

This quote suggests that a person of high stature or reputation can often say or do ordinary things, but they are perceived as extraordinary simply because of their status. In society, a great man's mundane actions or statements might be regarded as clever or intelligent, even though they may be no different from what anyone else would say or do. The quote highlights the tendency to ascribe special meaning or brilliance to the trivialities of prominent individuals solely based on their perceived greatness, rather than the actual substance or merit of their words or actions.

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By Alexander Chase

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