Quote by Sir Winston Churchill

In those days he was wiser than he is now -- he used frequently to take my advice.

In those days he was wiser than he is now -- he used frequen

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker believes that the person being referred to was wiser in the past because they used to seek and consider their advice more often. It implies that the person has become less wise or less receptive to guidance over time. The statement highlights the speaker's perception of the person's change in behavior or mindset, indicating that the individual's wisdom has diminished from what it once was.

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By Sir Winston Churchill

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