0
Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing
Quotes
What does the quote " To promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing" By Mark Twain mean?
Top answer
Hello Anon, "A body" here = "a person" - in this context, specifically the person who makes the promise. Thus according to Mark Twain, if you promise not to do X, you will almost certainly immediately start wanting to do X. Best wishes, MrP
- Hello Anon, "A body" here = "a person" - in this context, specifically the person who makes the promise.
- Thus according to Mark Twain, if you promise not to do X, you will almost certainly immediately start wanting to do X.
- Best wishes, MrP
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
1 Answers
0
Hello Anon,
"A body" here = "a person" - in this context, specifically the person who makes the promise.
Thus according to Mark Twain, if you promise not to do X, you will almost certainly immediately start wanting to do X.
Best wishes,
MrP
"A body" here = "a person" - in this context, specifically the person who makes the promise.
Thus according to Mark Twain, if you promise not to do X, you will almost certainly immediately start wanting to do X.
Best wishes,
MrP
0
Related Questions