Quote by Josh Billings

Some folks are wise and some otherwise.

Some folks are wise and some otherwise.

Summary

This quote suggests that there are two types of people in the world: those who possess wisdom and those who do not. It implies that wisdom is a distinguishing characteristic and that not everyone possesses this quality. It may also imply that those without wisdom make choices or behave in ways that are less intelligent or sensible. Overall, the quote emphasizes the importance of wisdom and subtly alludes to the differing outcomes that can result from the presence or absence of this attribute.

By Josh Billings

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