Quote by Lord (George Gordon) Byron

Society is now one polished horde, formed of two mighty tribes, the Bores and Bored.

Society is now one polished horde, formed of two mighty trib

Summary

This quote suggests that society can be divided into two groups: the Bores, who annoy and bore others with repetitive and uninteresting actions or conversations, and the Bored, who are tired of these mundane experiences and seek more excitement. It highlights the idea that society has become homogenous and lacking in genuine engagement, with one group perpetually boring the other. It serves as a critique of the lack of authentic and stimulating interactions in today's society.

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By Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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