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The bore is usually considered a harmless creature, or of that class of irrationa bipeds who hurt only themselves.
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Life can be a bore if you're constantly walking sidewalks instead of a tightrope once in a while.
The only rule I have found to have any validity in writing is not to bore yourself.
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I'm not just interested in fascinating faces or trees. I want to bore in deeper.
The cafes bore me; going downstairs is a nuisance. Painting and sleeping - that's all there is.
The greatest concubines in history knew that everything revealed with nothing concealed is a bore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different meanings of 'bore' used here?
The quotes cover both senses of the word: tedium, as in a boring script, and the past tense of 'bear,' as in carrying no grudge.
Is there writing advice among these quotes?
Yes, one quote offers a simple rule for writers: never bore yourself while writing, since that tends to bore the reader too.
Do any quotes describe a person as a bore?
Yes, one speaker admits to once being a 'purist bore,' using the word self-deprecatingly.
Is 'bore no grudge' related to boredom?
No, that usage is the past tense of 'bear,' meaning the person carried no resentment, a different meaning from the tedium sense.
Where can I find more quotes about dullness or boredom?
See our Boredom page for more on the topic.
