Quote by Virginia Woolf

Humor is the first gift to perish in a foreign language.

Humor is the first gift to perish in a foreign language.

Summary

This quote suggests that humor, being deeply rooted in language and cultural nuances, is often lost when spoken in a foreign language. The complexities of language, including wordplay, sarcasm, and cultural references, make it difficult for humor to be fully understood and appreciated by those who do not possess a native-level understanding of the language. As a result, the ability to comprehend and create humor is one of the first skills to diminish when adopting a foreign language.

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