Quote by Malcolm Muggeridge

Good taste and humor are a contradiction in terms, like a chaste whore.


Good taste and humor are a contradiction in terms, like a ch

Summary

This quote suggests that good taste and humor are opposites and cannot coexist. It likens this contradiction to a chaste whore, implying that these qualities do not naturally belong together. It highlights the idea that humor often involves breaking social norms or boundaries, which can be seen as going against the refined sensibilities associated with good taste. In essence, the quote invites reflection on the tension that arises when trying to reconcile humor with the concept of being refined or having impeccable taste.

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Humor
By Malcolm Muggeridge
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