Quote by Laura Swenson

Men are like a deck of cards. You'll find the occasional king, but most are jacks.

Men are like a deck of cards. You'll find the occasional kin

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This quote amusingly suggests that in the game of life, men can be compared to a deck of cards. It implies that while there are a select few who possess exceptional qualities and can be deemed as "kings," the majority of men can be likened to the more ordinary "jacks." In essence, it implies that most men are average or ordinary, emphasizing the diversity and range of personalities and traits among individuals, using a playful analogy to convey this idea.

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