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

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

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

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