Quote by Thomas Hardy

Dialect words are those terrible marks of the beast to the truly genteel.

Dialect words are those terrible marks of the beast to the t

Summary

This quote suggests that the use of dialect words is considered objectionable or inappropriate by individuals belonging to the upper class or considered refined. Dialect words are seen as a symbol of low social status and lack of education. The phrase "marks of the beast" implies that these words are uncivilized and associated with non-human or lower forms of expression. It highlights the snobbery and elitism of the truly genteel, who distance themselves from the language of common people.

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By Thomas Hardy

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