Quote by W. H. Auden

Between friends differences in taste or opinion are irritating in direct proportion to their triviality.

Between friends differences in taste or opinion are irritati

Summary

This quote suggests that differences in taste or opinion can be irritating, but the level of irritation felt is directly related to the insignificance of the subject matter at hand. In the context of friendships, disagreements on important matters may be tolerated and discussed respectfully, while trivial disagreements can lead to frustration and annoyance. It implies that people tend to brush off or overlook differences when they pertain to meaningful or significant aspects, but find trivial disagreements more bothersome.

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By W. H. Auden

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