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Some people lose all respect for the lion unless he devours them instantly. There is no pleasing some people
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"Some people lose all respect for the lion unless he devours them instantly. There is no pleasing some people"

- Will Cuppy

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This quote by Will Cuppy is a funny method of stating that some people are never pleased. It suggests that no matter what the lion does, some individuals will never be pleased. It suggests that these individuals have a disrespect for the lion, even if it does not harm them. The quote implies that these people are so requiring that they expect the lion to devour them quickly, and if it does not, they lose all respect for it. This quote is a funny way of stating that some individuals are never ever pleased and that no matter what you do, they will never be pleased. It is a suggestion to not let the expectations of others dictate our actions and to not be too difficult on ourselves when we can not satisfy the expectations of others.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Will Cuppy between August 23, 1884 and September 19, 1949. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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