Quote by James Thurber

A word to the wise is not sufficient if it doesn't make sense.

A word to the wise is not sufficient if it doesn't make sens

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This quote conveys that wisdom or advice is valuable only if it can be understood and is logical. Simply sharing random words or advice without any coherent meaning is ineffective and unhelpful. It emphasizes the importance of clarity and practicality in conveying wisdom or advice to others.

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