Quote by Lord (George Gordon) Byron

My turn of mind is so given to taking things in the absurd point of view, that it breaks out in spite of me every now and then.

My turn of mind is so given to taking things in the absurd p

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has a natural inclination for seeing things from an absurd perspective, even when they don't intend to. They express that this tendency occasionally manifests itself involuntarily, despite their best efforts to repress it. This could imply a whimsical or unconventional mindset, where the individual's perception of the world may consistently deviate from societal norms, creating amusing or peculiar interpretations of reality.

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Absurdity

By Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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