Quote by William Butler Yeats

You know what the Englishman's idea of compromise is? He says, Some people say there is a God. Some people say there is no God. The truth probably lies somewhere between these two statements.

You know what the Englishman's idea of compromise is? He say

Summary

This quote satirically highlights the Englishman's concept of compromise. It suggests that the Englishman's idea of finding a middle ground or a compromise is to accept both extreme viewpoints as potentially valid. In the example given, rather than firmly taking a position for or against the existence of God, the Englishman suggests that the truth may lie somewhere in between. This quote exposes the satirical notion that English compromise can result in an avoidance of definitive stances or a reluctance to take a firm position on certain matters.

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By William Butler Yeats

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