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Quackery has no friend like gullibility.

Quackery has no friend like gullibility.

Summary

This quote suggests that quackery, the promotion of false or fraudulent medical practices, relies on the gullibility or the willingness of people to be easily deceived or tricked. It implies that those who are prone to believe without question or critical thinking are the perfect targets for quackery. In essence, the success of quackery is closely tied to the gullibility of individuals who are easily swayed by fake claims and dubious practices.

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