A thing is not vulgar merely because it is common

A thing is not vulgar merely because it is common

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.

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 garlic in the salad of life.

Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of life.

Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of taste.

Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of taste.

Think with the wise, but talk with the vulgar.

Think with the wise, but talk with the vulgar.

No crime is vulgar, but all vulgarity is crime

No crime is vulgar, but all vulgarity is crime

To endeavor to work upon the vulgar with fine sense is like attempting to hew blocks with a razor.

To endeavor to work upon the vulgar with fine sense is like attempting to hew blocks with a razor.