There is a sucker born every minute.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is always someone new ready to be deceived or taken advantage of.
- In plain terms
- Someone is always willing to fall for a scam.
- What can you take from it?
- New victims are always available.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people fall for scams?
- Who benefits from this view?
Another view
It dehumanizes people as mere targets for exploitation.
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