Under certain circumstances
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Under certain circumstances,
urgent circumstances,
desperate circumstances,
profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer.
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Meaning
This quote means in extreme moments, profanity can provide a kind of emotional release that even prayer may not give. It treats swearing as relief.
About Author
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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