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If I asked for a cup of coffee, someone would search for the double meaning
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"If I asked for a cup of coffee, someone would search for the double meaning"

- Mae West

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Mae West's quote is a creative means of revealing the idea that people frequently look for covert meanings in what we state. She indicates that also if she were to request something as basic as a cup of coffee, people would certainly still search for a much deeper, more complex definition behind her words. This might be interpreted as a commentary on just how people commonly overanalyze and check out way too much right into points. It could additionally be viewed as an alerting to be mindful with our words, as individuals might take them out of context and misinterpret them. Ultimately, Mae West's quote is a pointer to be conscious of just how we interact with others, as our words can be easily misinterpreted.

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Mae West This quote is written / told by Mae West between August 17, 1893 and November 22, 1980. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 71 other quotes.

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