Quote by Frank Moore Colby

Men will confess to treason, murder, arson, false teeth, or a wig. How many of them will own up to a lack of humor?

Men will confess to treason, murder, arson, false teeth, or

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of individuals to be more open about admitting to serious crimes or unusual habits like wearing false teeth or a wig than acknowledging their own lack of humor. It suggests that many people are reluctant to recognize or confess that they may not possess a sense of humor, possibly due to the social expectation of being able to appreciate comedy or the fear of being perceived as boring or serious. The quote playfully juxtaposes the confession of humorous faults with more extreme and unacceptable behaviors to emphasize this reluctance or discomfort in acknowledging a deficiency in humor.

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By Frank Moore Colby

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