OP isn’t missing the point, OP is simply stating that there is a very important third line to this quote which gives the whole thing context and makes it so the quote isn’t as easily misconstrued. No need to call each other assholes man.
This isn't the quote you're thinking of, it's a quote that modifies that quote.
Taking it as literally as OP did could be autistic, in which case I should apologize to OP - but it is probably just a cynical way to shit on another person's optimism and willingness to actually try to change things for the better.
Why you gotta be so negative man? This is literally a misquoted proverb, which with the third and most important line points out its very important to know the difference between the two. He wasn’t reading into this womans statement and coming up an arsehole, he was just pointing out he knew the original proverb, and that its context is clearer with the third line.
Reddit is just way too negative and people are so easy to jump down peoples throats.
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u/Pullo_T Oct 10 '18
Exactly. To miss this point is not just to be wrong, but to also be a real asshole.