Quote by Francis H. Bradley

There are persons who, when they cease to shock us, cease to interest us.

There are persons who, when they cease to shock us, cease to

Summary

This quote suggests that there are certain individuals who capture our attention and interest through their ability to shock or surprise us. These people possess intriguing qualities or behaviors that challenge societal norms, making them stand out. However, once these individuals no longer have the element of surprise, they become less intriguing and lose their appeal. This can be interpreted as a reflection of human fascination with uniqueness and our tendency to seek out things that deviate from the ordinary.

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