Quote by Sinclair Lewis

There are two insults no human will endure. The assertion that he has no sense of humor and the doubly impertinent assertion that he has never known trouble.

There are two insults no human will endure. The assertion th

Summary

This quote highlights two insults that no person would tolerate. Firstly, it suggests that a person lacks a sense of humor, which implies they are unable to appreciate and engage in laughter and amusement. Secondly, it asserts that a person has never experienced trouble or adversity, which is seen as doubly impertinent because it implies that they have led an exceptionally easy and problem-free life, undermining the struggles and challenges they may have actually faced.

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By Sinclair Lewis

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