Quote by Samuel Johnson

Every man wishes to be wise, and they who cannot be wise are almost always cunning.

Every man wishes to be wise, and they who cannot be wise are

Summary

This quote suggests that wisdom is highly desirable and sought after by every individual. However, those who lack wisdom often resort to being cunning or deceitful in order to navigate through life. It implies that wisdom is a quality that not everyone possesses, and those who lack it may try to compensate by using cleverness or cunning strategies to achieve their goals.

By Samuel Johnson

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