Quote by Don Marquis

Bores bore each other too; but it never seems to teach them anything.

Bores bore each other too; but it never seems to teach them

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who are considered boring themselves tend to find others boring as well. However, despite experiencing boredom, they do not learn from this repetition. The quote implies that boredom is a self-perpetuating cycle where those who are bored fail to recognize their own contribution to the lack of engaging experiences and do not make efforts to change their own behavior. It highlights the ironic nature of boredom and its potential to perpetuate itself without any transformative impact on individuals.

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Boredom

By Don Marquis

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