“If stupidity got us in this mess, how come it can't get us out?”
— Will Rogers
Simplified Meaning:
When people make bad decisions, they often find themselves in difficult situations. Imagine a group of friends who decide to go on a hike without checking the weather. If they end up caught in a storm, it's because they didn't plan well. Now, trying to get out of the storm by continuing to make poor decisions, like ignoring safety signs or not seeking shelter, won't help. You need to use smart thinking and careful planning to escape the trouble that bad choices bring. Essentially, the same careless behavior that caused the problem won't be enough to fix it. To turn things around, you need to show wisdom and learn from the mistakes that put you in the tough spot in the first place. For example, if someone gets into debt by overspending, they can't solve the problem by spending even more money; they need to budget carefully and spend wisely to get out of debt.
