Familiarity breeds contempt - and children
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Familiarity breeds contempt and children.
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Meaning
This quote jokes that closeness not only breeds irritation but also children. It twists a familiar saying into domestic humor.
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Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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