Quote by Mark Twain

Some of us cannot be optimists, but all of us can be bigamists

Some of us cannot be optimists, but all of us can be bigamis

Summary

This quote appears to make a playful play on words, contrasting optimism and bigamy. It suggests that while not everyone can always be optimistic, all individuals have the potential to engage in bigamy, which refers to being married to two different people simultaneously. The quote seems to hint at the complexity of human nature, highlighting how our capacity for positive thinking may differ from our ability to adhere to ethical standards in relationships.

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