Quote by Virginia Woolf

Humour is the first of the gifts to perish in a foreign tongue.

Humour is the first of the gifts to perish in a foreign tong

Summary

This quote means that when a person speaks or jokes in a language that is not their native tongue, it is often difficult for humor to translate effectively. Humor relies heavily on cultural references, wordplay, and nuances that may not carry the same meaning or impact in a different language. Therefore, when attempting to communicate humor in a foreign language, it can easily lose its essence or be completely lost, resulting in the diminished ability to make others laugh or find amusement.

By Virginia Woolf

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