Quote by Josh Billings

There are two kinds of fools: those who can't change their opinions and those who won t.

There are two kinds of fools: those who can't change their o

Summary

This quote highlights the existence of two different types of fools: those who are unable to change their opinions, and those who refuse to do so. It suggests that being closed-minded and stubborn in one's beliefs is a foolish attitude to hold. By acknowledging these two categories, the quote implies that not only is being unable to change one's opinions a foolish trait, but deliberately choosing not to change them is equally foolish.

By Josh Billings

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