Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Fish and visitors smell in three days.

Fish and visitors smell in three days.

Summary

This quote alludes to the notion that the longer guests stay at someone's house, the more likely they are to become a burden or create annoyance. It serves as a warning to hosts that even well-intended guests can become tiresome after a certain period of time. The comparison of visitors to fish highlights the idea that, just like fish tend to spoil after a few days, guests can also overstay their welcome and start to cause discomfort or inconvenience.

By Benjamin Franklin

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