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If all feeling for grace and beauty were not extinguished in the mass of mankind at the actual moment, such a method of locomotion as cycling could never have found acceptance; no man or woman with the slightest aesthetic sense could assume the ludicrous position necessary for it.

If all feeling for grace and beauty were not extinguished in

Summary

This quote suggests that if people still possessed a sense of grace and beauty, they would never have accepted cycling as a mode of transportation. It argues that the physical position required for cycling is inherently unattractive and would be considered comical by individuals with any aesthetic sensibilities. The quote implies that the acceptance of cycling reflects a loss of appreciation for elegance and an appreciation for functionality over style.

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