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Fitting observations on common human tendencies

These apt quotes describe tendencies people naturally fall into, from the flaws of perfection to assumptions about public opinion and the differing roles of journalism across countries. A similar interest in cultural comparison appears in our Hub quotes.

Last Updated on May 30, 2021

Grave
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Nov 07, 2020

Perfection has one grave defect: it is apt to be dull.

Quotes by W. Somerset Maugham

Interested
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Nov 07, 2020

Americans are apt to be unduly interested in discovering what average opinion believes average opinion to be.

Quotes by John Maynard Keynes

History
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Nov 07, 2020

In America journalism is apt to be regarded as an extension of history: in Britain, as an extension of conversation.

Quotes by Anthony Sampson

Each line uses 'apt' to point at a natural inclination, whether in individuals or entire societies, a pattern also seen in our Toward quotes.

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