Quote by Charles Dickens

A person who can't pay gets another person who can't pay to guarantee that he can pay. Like a person with two wooden legs getting another person with two wooden legs to guarantee that he has got two natural legs. It don't make either of them able to do a walking-match.

A person who can't pay gets another person who can't pay to

Summary

This quote highlights the absurdity of relying on someone who is just as incapable as you to vouch for your abilities or resources. Using the analogy of a person with two wooden legs seeking validation from another person with the same disability to prove having natural legs, the quote emphasizes that such affirmation does not change the underlying reality. It illustrates the futility of seeking support or assurance from someone who is in a similar predicament, as it doesn't improve the overall situation or enhance capabilities.

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