Quotation by
Scott Adams
You don't argue with a four-year old about why he shouldn't eat candy for dinner. You don't punch a mentally handicapped guy even if he punches you first. And you don't argue when a women tells you she's only making 80 cents to your dollar. It's the path
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Understanding this quote AI Analysis
The author is saying that some situations are not worth debating or reacting to because they involve clear power dynamics or social rules that should be accepted without argument. Specifically, he points out that challenging a child's desires, retaliating against someone with a mental disability, or disputing a woman's claim about wage inequality are examples of actions that lead nowhere and must be accepted as part of life.
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