My Wise Tailor
George Bernard Shaw had a unique perspective on sensibility, and today's quote reflects that brilliantly.
The only man I know who behaves sensibly is my tailor; he takes my measurements anew each time he sees me. The rest go on with their old measurements and esperam que eu me ajuste a elas.expect me to fit them.
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The Plus version of this story
O único homem que conheço que se comporta de forma sensata é o meu alfaiate; ele tira as minhas medidas de novo, cada vez que me vê. Os demais continuam com as suas medidas antigas e esperam que eu me ajuste a elas.The only man I know who behaves sensibly is my tailor; he takes my measurements anew each time he sees me. The rest go on with their old measurements and expect me to fit them.
✨ Today's vocabulary
👤 Único [masc. noun]: Only 🎭 Comportar-se: To behave🧠 Sensata [femin. adjective]: Sensible, wise🪡 Alfaiate [masc. noun]: Tailor🫳 Tirar: To take📏 Medidas [femin. noun]: Measurements🔄 De novo: Again👥 Os demais: The rest, the others🏛️ Antiga [femin. adjective]: Ancient, old🔧 Ajustar-se: To adjust
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