Quote by Logan Pearsall Smith

What pursuit is more elegant than that of collecting the ignominies of our nature and transfixing them for show, each on the bright pin of a polished phrase?

What pursuit is more elegant than that of collecting the ign

Summary

This quote suggests that there is no noble pursuit greater than exploring and documenting the shameful aspects of human nature. It highlights the beauty and sophistication of collecting and expressing these ignominies through skillfully crafted phrases. By doing so, it emphasizes the importance of confronting and understanding the darker aspects of humanity and presenting them in a captivating manner for observation and reflection.

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