Quote by Elbert Hubbard

Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.

Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day

Summary

This quote suggests that everyone has moments of foolishness, but true wisdom lies in recognizing and preventing oneself from surpassing that limit. It implies that wisdom cannot necessarily eliminate foolishness altogether but rather focuses on managing and minimizing it. The quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-restraint in order to avoid making regrettable choices or decisions that could have negative consequences.

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