The trouble ain't that there is too many fools
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The trouble ain't that there is too many fools,
but that the lightning ain't distributed right.
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Meaning
This quote means the problem is not merely the number of fools, but the lack of consequences falling on the right ones. It expresses frustration through comic cruelty.
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Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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