Quote by Mark Twain

If to be interesting is to be uncommonplace, it is becoming a question, with me, if there are any commonplace people.

If to be interesting is to be uncommonplace, it is becoming

Summary

This quote suggests that being interesting and unique is what sets individuals apart from the norm. The speaker ponders whether there are truly any ordinary or commonplace people left, as everyone has their own distinct qualities and characteristics. It prompts us to reconsider the notion of what is considered "common" and challenges us to appreciate the extraordinary qualities that make every individual interesting in their own way.

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By Mark Twain

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