Quote by George Dennison Prentice

It is in vain to hope to please all alike. Let a man stand with his face in what direction he will, he must necessarily turn his back on one half of the world.


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Summary

This quote by French philosopher and writer François Fénelon suggests that it is impossible to please everyone. No matter what direction a person faces or what decisions they make, they will inevitably have to disappoint or turn away from a portion of the world. It serves as a reminder that trying to please everyone is futile and can result in compromising one's true desires or beliefs.

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By George Dennison Prentice
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