“Sophistication might be described as the ability to cope gracefully with a situation involving the presence of a formidable menace to one's poise and prestige (such as the butler, or the man under the bed -- but never the husband).”
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Thurber, J. (n.d.). Sophistication might be described as the ability to cope gracefully with a situation involving the presence of a formidable menace to one's poise and prestige (such as the butler, or the man under the bed -- but never the husband). [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/38288-sophistication-might-be-described-as-the-ability-to/
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Thurber, James. “Sophistication might be described as the ability to cope gracefully with a situation involving the presence of a formidable menace to one's poise and prestige (such as the butler, or the man under the bed -- but never the husband).” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/38288-sophistication-might-be-described-as-the-ability-to/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Thurber, James. “Sophistication might be described as the ability to cope gracefully with a situation involving the presence of a formidable menace to one's poise and prestige (such as the butler, or the man under the bed -- but never the husband).” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/38288-sophistication-might-be-described-as-the-ability-to/.