I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.
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When ignorance gets started it knows no bounds.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ignorance can grow unchecked and lead to widespread consequences.
This quote by Will Rogers highlights the dangers of ignorance, suggesting that once it begins to spread, it can grow without limit. It serves as a warning that unawareness or lack of knowledge can proliferate and impact individuals and society in significant and often negative ways.
Themes
IgnoranceKnowledgeAwarenessConsequencesEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of education, one might quote this saying to emphasize the necessity of staying informed.
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