Quote by Kingsley Amis

He was of the faith chiefly in the sense that the church he currently did not attend was Catholic.

He was of the faith chiefly in the sense that the church he

Summary

This quote emphasizes the sarcastic nature of the speaker towards the person being described. It suggests that although the person claimed to be of a particular faith, their lack of attendance at religious services contradicted their assertion. The use of irony highlights the hypocrisy or insincerity of the person's alignment with the Catholic Church specifically. The quote underlines the disconnection between one's professed faith and their actual actions or beliefs.

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By Kingsley Amis

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