Lord, I wonder what fool it was that first invented kissing!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kissing is an unusual human habit that seems strange to the speaker.
- In plain terms
- Who would think to kiss someone on the mouth?
- What can you take from it?
- Consider common habits and why we do them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we do what we do?
- What habits seem strange to others?
Another view
Kissing is often seen as natural and universal.
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