Quote by Mark Twain, 1862

I was exceedingly delighted with the waltz, and also with the polka. These differ in name, but there the difference ceases

I was exceedingly delighted with the waltz, and also with th

Summary

This quote expresses the delight and enjoyment the speaker experiences while observing and partaking in both the waltz and the polka dances. Despite having different names, the speaker highlights that both dances bring joy and satisfaction, suggesting that their essence and effect on the individual are essentially the same. It emphasizes the appreciation of the universal sense of delight derived from these dances, transcending their nominal distinctions.

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Dance Dancing

By Mark Twain, 1862

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