That fellow would vulgarize the day of judgment.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A coarse person would ruin the solemnity of a sacred occasion.
- In plain terms
- A crude person would make a serious day feel cheap.
- What can you take from it?
- Disrespecting sacred moments shows poor character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a moment sacred?
- How do you show respect?
Another view
It uses hyperbole that may lack nuance for the person described.
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