Quote by Sojourner Truth

I tell you I can't read a book, but I can read de people.

I tell you I can't read a book, but I can read de people.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker may struggle with reading written texts, such as books, but possesses the ability to understand people and their intentions. It implies that the speaker may rely more on their interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to glean information and make judgments about others, rather than traditional forms of information consumption like reading books.

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