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Paraphrasing Mark Twain on Modesty

Modesty antedates clothes and will be resumed when clothes are no more. (Mark Twain) When Adam donned his fig leaf Was a sense of decency assumed. When sons of Adam Again find it cute To be comfortable In their birthday suit Will simple modesty be resumed.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/20/2024 10:31:00 AM

Thought-provoking, Jim, especially as modesty, in all of its forms, seems to be under attack. I love Twain especially "the coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco!" Blessings!

Jim Slaughter
Date: 3/16/2024 10:39:00 AM

Sam, I'm so sorry I have overlooked responding to your gracious comment ere now. I remember that quote, also. Thanks.

Robert Zimmerman

Date: 1/19/2024 11:13:00 AM

Hello Jim. Interesting subject and thoughtful content. One of my favorite Twain quotes is, "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." I feel the same way. ZIM

Jim Slaughter
Date: 1/20/2024 9:42:00 AM

Thanks, ZIM. Yes, MT is my all-time favorite author.

Silent One

Date: 1/16/2024 11:55:00 AM

Interesting thoughts, I am sure humour is involved here.. It was all Lilith's fault apparently... He could not control his little gentleman apparently lol.. All the best my friend..

Jim Slaughter
Date: 1/17/2024 11:10:00 AM

Thanks, S O...and with Mr. Twain, humor is almost always involved.