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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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However big the fool, there is always a bigger fool to admire him. – Nicholas Boileau

Sometimes the fool who rushes in gets the job done. – Al Bernstein

Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet. – African Proverb

A fool always finds a greater fool to admire him. – Nicholas Boileau

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