Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

It is well known that Beauty does not look with a good grace on the timid advances of Humor.

It is well known that Beauty does not look with a good grace

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty does not typically appreciate or respond positively to the subtle and indirect approaches of humor. Beauty, in this context, refers to something or someone visually pleasing or captivating. Instead, it implies that humor requires a more assertive or confident demeanor to capture the attention or interest of beauty. Essentially, the quote implies that a bold and daring approach is more likely to catch the eye of beauty than humor's timid and cautious advances.

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Humor

By W. Somerset Maugham

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