Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson

Heck by the time a man scratches his behind, clears his throat, and tells me how smart he is, we've already wasted fifteen minutes.

Heck by the time a man scratches his behind, clears his thro

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This quote highlights the frustration one might feel towards individuals who feel the need to establish their intelligence through excessive self-promotion. It suggests that the speaker values efficiency and dislikes wasting time on unnecessary displays of intellect. The quote implies that actions speak louder than words, emphasizing the importance of productivity over empty self-praise.

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