Quote by Mark Twain

Ignorance, intolerance, egotism, self-assertion, opaque perception, dense and pitiful chuckle headedness - and an almost pathetic unconsciousness of it all, that is what I was at nineteen and twenty

Ignorance, intolerance, egotism, self-assertion, opaque perc

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their younger self, expressing a profound realization of their flaws and shortcomings during their adolescence. The use of words like "ignorance, intolerance, egotism, self-assertion" illustrates a lack of knowledge, narrow-mindedness, arrogance, and a strong sense of self-importance. The phrase "opaque perception" suggests a limited understanding and a lack of depth in their thinking. The speaker's acknowledgement of their own deficiencies and their description of their younger self's ignorance and unawareness portrays a somewhat pitiful and comedic view of their past self.

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By Mark Twain

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