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"Do you like card tricks?" "No, I hate card tricks," I answered. "Well, I`ll just show you this one." He showed me three.
W. Somerset Maugham
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Interpretation

What this quote means

This quote humorously depicts a situation where someone dislikes card tricks but is shown them anyway.

In this quote, W. Somerset Maugham captures a humorous dialog where the speaker, despite expressing a strong aversion to card tricks, is nonetheless subjected to experiencing them. This not only highlights the persistence of the other person but also underscores the absurdity of forcing someone to engage with something they dislike, often leading to comedic outcomes.

Themes

HumorCard TricksDislikeAbsurdityDialogue

In practice

Example use cases

This quote could be used in a comedy stand-up routine to illustrate the absurdity of trying to change someone's preferences.

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