Quotation by

H. L. Mencken

When women kiss it always reminds one of prize fighters shaking hands.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The comparison suggests that when women kiss, it feels more like a formal or competitive gesture rather than a tender or romantic one. It implies a sense of toughness or ritual, similar to how boxers show respect before a fight.

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