Quote by Jonathan Swift

All human race would be wits. And millions miss, for one that hits.

All human race would be wits. And millions miss, for one tha

Summary

This quote suggests that if every individual possessed great intelligence, then everyone would have the ability to achieve great things. However, it emphasizes that only a small fraction of the population actually manages to succeed or reach their goals, while the majority fails or falls short. The quote implies that the potential for wisdom and success exists within every person, but only a select few are able to fully harness and utilize it.

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By Jonathan Swift

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