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A rational reaction against irrational excesses and vagaries of
skepticism may . . . readily degenerate into the rival read more
A rational reaction against irrational excesses and vagaries of
skepticism may . . . readily degenerate into the rival folly of
credulity.
He is a fool
Who only sees the mischiefs that are past.
He is a fool
Who only sees the mischiefs that are past.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he
that shutteth his lips is esteemed read more
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he
that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
All places are filled with fools.
[Lat., Stultorum plenea sunt omnia.]
All places are filled with fools.
[Lat., Stultorum plenea sunt omnia.]
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom too fine spun
The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom too fine spun
Folly is wont to have more followers and comrades than
discretion.
[Sp., Mas acompanados y paniguados debe di read more
Folly is wont to have more followers and comrades than
discretion.
[Sp., Mas acompanados y paniguados debe di tener la locura que la
discrecion.]
A fool must now and then be right by chance.
A fool must now and then be right by chance.
