Quote by Hilaire Belloc

Is there no Latin word for Tea? Upon my soul, if I had known that I would have let the vulgar stuff alone.

Is there no Latin word for Tea? Upon my soul, if I had known

Summary

In this humorous quote by British playwright and author Sydney Smith, he playfully suggests that if he had known there was no Latin word for tea, a popular and common beverage, he would have avoided it. The quote reflects a lighthearted commentary on the idea that something may seem less desirable or refined if it does not have a fancy or exotic name.

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Coffee (or Tea)

By Hilaire Belloc

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