WHO SAID IT: Herman Cain or Charles Manson...?

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Who Said IT: Herman Cain Or Charles Manson...? - Quiz

I'm not saying anybody's crazy. I'm just saying that it can be extremely difficult to tell who said what.
The following quotes are from either Charles Manson or Heman Cain. Can you tell which of these wide-eyed optimists was sharing their personal philosophy just by reading each line?

Questions and Answers

1.

"I was so smart when I was a kid that I learnt that I was dumb fast."
- A.
  
  Herman Cain
- B.
  
  Charles Manson
Correct Answer
B. Charles Manson

Explanation
The quote suggests that the person speaking was highly intelligent as a child, but quickly realized their own lack of intelligence. This quote is attributed to Charles Manson, a notorious cult leader and criminal who was known for his manipulative tactics and ability to convince others to commit violent acts. This quote reflects Manson's self-awareness of his own intelligence and cunning nature.

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2.

""Progress? There's no such thing as progress. There's only change.""
- A.
  
  Herman Cain
- B.
  
  Charles Manson
Correct Answer
B. Charles Manson

Explanation
This quote is attributed to Charles Manson, not Herman Cain. The quote suggests that Manson believed that there is no such thing as progress, only change. This implies that Manson did not believe in the concept of progress and may have had a nihilistic view of the world.

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3.

"Stupid people are ruining America."
- A.
  
  Herman Cain
- B.
  
  Charles Manson
Correct Answer
A. Herman Cain

Explanation
Herman Cain is the correct answer because he is the one who made the statement "Stupid people are ruining America." Charles Manson is not known for making this statement.

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4.

"Honor and war is not a crime. Crime is bad. When you go to war and you're a soldier, and you fight for your God and your country, that's not criminal. That's honorable."
- A.
  
  Herman Cain
- B.
  
  Charles Manson
Correct Answer
B. Charles Manson
5.

"You know, a long time ago being crazy meant something. Nowadays everybody's crazy."
- A.
  
  Herman Cain
- B.
  
  Charles Manson
Correct Answer
B. Charles Manson

Explanation
This quote is attributed to Charles Manson. It suggests that in the past, being considered crazy had more significance or meaning compared to the present, where it seems that everyone is considered crazy. This statement reflects Manson's perspective on how society has changed over time.

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6.

"I got all this stuff twirling around in my head."
- A.
  
  Herman Cain
- B.
  
  Charles Manson
Correct Answer
A. Herman Cain

Explanation
The quote, "I got all this stuff twirling around in my head," is attributed to Herman Cain. This suggests that the person speaking has a lot of thoughts or ideas swirling around in their mind. Since the answer choices are Herman Cain and Charles Manson, and the quote does not align with Manson's known statements or beliefs, it can be concluded that the correct answer is Herman Cain.

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7.

"There's nothing wrong with being incompetent.… It just means you don't have to do as much."
- A.
  
  Herman Cain
- B.
  
  Charles Manson
Correct Answer
B. Charles Manson
8.

"You can take a pile of rocks and use them to build a house, or you can take the same pile and start a war."
- A.
  
  Herman Cain
- B.
  
  Charles Manson
Correct Answer
B. Charles Manson
9.

"It will be a 20-foot wall, barbed wire, electrified on the top.... And I would put those alligators in that moat!"
- A.
  
  Herman Cain
- B.
  
  Charles Manson
Correct Answer
A. Herman Cain

Explanation
The correct answer is Herman Cain. Herman Cain is the person who made the statement about a 20-foot wall, barbed wire, electrified on the top, and putting alligators in a moat. Charles Manson is not associated with this quote.

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10.

"If it doesn't come from within, it doesn't come. Fun helps remove the barriers that allow people to motivate themselves."
- A.
  
  Herman Cain
- B.
  
  Charles Manson
Correct Answer
A. Herman Cain

Explanation
Herman Cain is the correct answer because the quote is attributed to him. The quote suggests that true motivation comes from within oneself and that having fun can help remove any obstacles that may hinder motivation. Charles Manson is not relevant to the quote and does not provide any explanation for the quote's meaning.

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11.

"And when they ask me who is the president of Ubeki-beki-beki-beki-stan-stan I'm going to say, you know, I don't know. Do you know?"
- A.
  
  Herman Cain
- B.
  
  Charles Manson
Correct Answer
A. Herman Cain

Explanation
The correct answer is Herman Cain. This quote is attributed to Herman Cain, not Charles Manson. In the quote, Cain is expressing uncertainty about the president of Ubeki-beki-beki-beki-stan-stan and humorously asking if the person he is speaking to knows the answer. Charles Manson is a convicted criminal and cult leader, unrelated to this quote.

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12.

"I saw the government make the problem. From your foundation you can't help the people that don’t want help. "
- A.
  
  Herman Cain
- B.
  
  Charles Manson
Correct Answer
B. Charles Manson

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Who Said IT: Herman Cain Or Charles Manson...?

"I was so smart when I was a kid that I learnt that I was dumb fast."

""Progress? There's no such thing as progress. There's only change.""

"Stupid people are ruining America."

"Honor and war is not a crime. Crime is bad. When you go to war and you're a soldier, and you fight for your God and your country, that's not criminal. That's honorable."

"You know, a long time ago being crazy meant something. Nowadays everybody's crazy."

"I got all this stuff twirling around in my head."

"There's nothing wrong with being incompetent.… It just means you don't have to do as much."

"You can take a pile of rocks and use them to build a house, or you can take the same pile and start a war."

"It will be a 20-foot wall, barbed wire, electrified on the top.... And I would put those alligators in that moat!"

"If it doesn't come from within, it doesn't come. Fun helps remove the barriers that allow people to motivate themselves."

"And when they ask me who is the president of Ubeki-beki-beki-beki-stan-stan I'm going to say, you know, I don't know. Do you know?"

"I saw the government make the problem. From your foundation you can't help the people that don’t want help. "