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

Foolproof systems do not take into account the ingenuity of fools. – Gene Brown

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

Fools build houses, and wise men buy them. – English Proverb

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