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A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.
— Willy Wonka • Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker rhymes that even the wisest people enjoy a little silliness now and then. Foolishness in small doses is presented as a pleasure rather than a fault, suggesting that real wisdom includes the ability to relax, play and delight in the absurd.
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