Folks don't like to have somebody around knowing more than they do. It aggravates em. You're not gonna change any of them by talking right, they've got to want to learn themselves, and when they don't want to learn there's nothing you can do but keep your mouth shut or talk their language.

Summary

This quote reflects the inherent resistance some individuals have towards people who possess more knowledge or intelligence than them. It suggests that instead of convincing or changing these individuals, one should wait for them to develop a genuine desire to learn. Attempting to engage with them using unfamiliar language or dumbing down one's knowledge might be the only way to effectively communicate with them in such situations.

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