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“The fool only is troublesome. A plan of sense perceives when he is agreeable or tiresome; he disappears the very minute before he would have been thought to have stayed too long.” quote by Jean de la Bruyere
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“The fool only is troublesome. A plan of sense perceives when he is agreeable or tiresome; he disappears the very minute before he would have been thought to have stayed too long.”

Jean de la Bruyere

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A fool is troublesome; sensible people avoid him when he becomes tiresome, disappearing before overstaying.

In simple terms: Fools are avoided once they become annoying.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and distance from toxic behavior.

Themes

social dynamics wisdom relationships

Mood

reflective practical

Type

observational advice

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • friendships
  • family gatherings
  • online communities

Key Concepts

psychology social etiquette

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you ignored a fool to preserve peace?
  • How do you balance tolerance and self‑preservation?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex personalities.

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