"You can lead a man to Congress, but you can't make him think"
- Milton Berle
About this Quote
This quote by Milton Berle is a humorous way of stating that no matter just how much guidance and direction someone is offered, they will eventually make their own choices and believe on their own. It implies that no matter how much someone is taught or advised, they will ultimately come to their own conclusions. This quote is a pointer that people are accountable for their own ideas and actions, and that nobody can make them think or act in a certain way. It likewise recommends that even if somebody is in a position of power, such as a member of Congress, they still have the freedom to think and serve as they choose. Ultimately, this quote is a pointer that everyone has the power to believe for themselves and make their own decisions.
This quote is written / told by Milton Berle between July 12, 1908 and March 27, 2002. He/she was a famous Comedian from USA.
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