Some false representations contravene the law; some do not.... The sensibilities of no two men are the same. Some would refuse to sell property without carefully explaining all about its merits and defects, and putting themselves in the purchasers' place and inquiring if he himself would buy under the circumstances. But such men never would be prosperous merchants.Clarence Darrow
About This Quote
Why would a person who has no idea what he is talking about be in such a position to judge what would be best for someone else? Maybe the person who is saying this is not perfect in his own life and is not able to make informed decisions and form good opinions. However, the point is that some people will make assumptions based on their own personal experiences and views. A person can make mistakes in his own life but that does not mean that he should base his opinion on the mistakes of others.
Source: The Story Of My Life
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