Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wise men are not wise at all hours, and will speak five times from their taste or their humor, to once from their reason.

Wise men are not wise at all hours, and will speak five time

Summary

This quote suggests that even wise individuals may not always exhibit wisdom consistently. It implies that wisdom can be influenced by personal preference or mood, causing wise individuals to speak rationally only a fraction of the time. In other words, wise people may occasionally allow their personal taste or humor to guide their words, rather than relying solely on logical reasoning. This quote acknowledges the fallibility of wisdom, highlighting the idea that even the most enlightened individuals are not immune to occasional lapses in judgment.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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