A thing is not vulgar merely because it is common

A thing is not vulgar merely because it is common

By vulgarity I mean that vice of civilization which makes man ashamed of himself and his next of kin, and read more

By vulgarity I mean that vice of civilization which makes man ashamed of himself and his next of kin, and pretend to be somebody else

Think with the wise, but talk with the vulgar.

Think with the wise, but talk with the vulgar.

Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of taste.

Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of taste.

Expressions of disapproval are on a level of vulgarity that cannot be tolerated. The way to express disapproval is to read more

Expressions of disapproval are on a level of vulgarity that cannot be tolerated. The way to express disapproval is to do without applause.

Vulgarity is the conduct of other people, just as falsehoods are the truths of other people.

Vulgarity is the conduct of other people, just as falsehoods are the truths of other people.

There is a point in portraying surface vulgarity where tragedy and comedy are very close.

There is a point in portraying surface vulgarity where tragedy and comedy are very close.

Vulgarity is the conduct of other people, just as falsehoods are the truths of other people

Vulgarity is the conduct of other people, just as falsehoods are the truths of other people

Vulgarity is more obvious in satin than in homespun.

Vulgarity is more obvious in satin than in homespun.