"Electricity is of two kinds, positive and negative. The difference is, I presume, that one comes a little more expensive, but is more durable; the other is a cheaper thing, but the moths get into it"
- Stephen Leacock
About this Quote
This quote by Stephen Leacock is an amusing contrast in between 2 types of electrical energy. He is recommending that electrical power can be compared to two types of items, one of which is more pricey but more resilient, and the other is cheaper but more susceptible to damage. He is implying that the more expensive electrical energy resembles a more pricey item that is more dependable and will last longer, while the more affordable electrical energy resembles a cheaper item that is more susceptible to harm and will not last as long. He is also suggesting that the more affordable electrical power is more prone to harm from moths, which is an amusing method of stating that it is not as trustworthy. This quote is an amusing method of comparing 2 kinds of electrical power and suggesting that a person is more trusted than the other.
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