Quote by Mark Twain

There are no people who are quite so vulgar as the over-refined.

There are no people who are quite so vulgar as the over-refi

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who are overly refined or excessively sophisticated in their behavior and manners may often exhibit a certain level of vulgarity. It implies that in striving to appear refined and superior, they might lose touch with genuine authenticity and humility. It highlights the irony that excessive refinement can sometimes lead to a lack of true refinement, as pretentiousness and snobbery overshadow true class and decency. Overall, the quote seems to caution against adopting an exaggerated posture of refined superiority, reminding us that genuine refinement lies in the balance between sophistication and down-to-earth authenticity.

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By Mark Twain

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