Quotation by

Lord Byron

Society is now one polished horde, formed of two mighty tries, the Bores and Bored.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Lord Byron is saying that society has become a single group divided into two types of people: those who are dull and tiresome, and those who are uninterested and bored. This suggests a cycle where the boring behavior of some causes others to feel bored, creating a stagnant social environment.

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