Quote #272,967

“Our cautious ancestors, when yawning, blocked the way to the entrance of evil sp…” — George Herbert Mead

Our cautious ancestors, when yawning, blocked the way to the entrance of evil spirits by putting their hands before their mouths. We find a reason for the gesture in the delicacy of manner which forbids an indecent exposure.
check_circle Copied to clipboard!

More from George Herbert Mead

View All