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.
George H. Mead quote: “Our cautious ancestors, when yawning, blocked the…”
A quotation from the American philosopher, George H. Mead
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This quote is by George H. Mead (1863-1931), American Philosopher
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