It is a socialist idea that making profits is a vice; I consider the real vice is making losses.
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Never engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Engaging with someone who lacks intelligence is futile and often amusing.
This quote highlights the absurdity of arguing or competing intellectually with someone who is not equipped to participate meaningfully. It serves as a reminder that some interactions are not worth the effort, especially when the other party is unable to contribute to a constructive dialogue.
Themes
WisdomFoolDebateIntelligenceReasoning
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used humorously in a discussion about difficult colleagues at work.
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