Explaining “Every stick has two ends”

What does it mean?

The phrase "Every stick has two ends" is a metaphorical expression meaning that every situation or argument has two sides or perspectives. It emphasizes that things are not one-dimensional and often have more than one interpretation or outcome.

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Origin

The phrase likely originates from the literal observation that physical objects like sticks typically have two ends, and this was used metaphorically to convey the dual nature of situations or issues.