Quote by Samuel Butler

Men are seldom more commonplace than on supreme occasions.

Men are seldom more commonplace than on supreme occasions.

Summary

This quote suggests that during significant or monumental events, men often exhibit ordinary or unremarkable behavior. It implies that instead of rising to the occasion with exceptional qualities or actions, men tend to act in an average or predictable manner. In these crucial moments, the quote suggests that men often fail to display the extraordinary qualities that one might expect, revealing their inherent commonness.

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Boredom

By Samuel Butler

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