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He is a fool that kisseth the maid when he may kiss the mistress.

He is a fool that kisseth the maid when he may kiss the mistress. – English Proverb

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He who knows he who knows not, and knows not that he knows not, is a fool, shun him; He who knows not, and knows that he knows not, is a child, teach him. He who knows, and knows not that he knows, is asleep, wake him. He who knows, and knows that he knows, is wise, follow him. – Proverb

In days gone by, we were afraid of dying in dishonor or a state of sin. Nowadays, we are afraid of dying fools. Now the fact is that there is no Extreme Unction to absolve us of foolishness. We endure it here on earth as subjective eternity. – Jean Baudrillard

Take all the fools out of this world and there wouldnt be any fun living in it, or profit. – Josh Billings

The best way to convince a fool that he is wrong is to let him have his way. – Josh Billings

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