--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Folly? O, it was indeed! But Folly is a…" description: "\"“Folly? O, it was indeed! But Folly is a prison where no charter of deliverence ever comes.”\" — A.E. Coppard" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/641/a-e-coppard-30090_crime_folly-o-it-was-indeed-but-folly-is-a-pri_1065876.jpg" --- # Folly? O, it was indeed! But Folly is a prison where no… ![“Folly? O, it was indeed! But Folly is a prison where no charter of deliverence ever comes.” quote by A.E. Coppard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/641/a-e-coppard-30090_crime_folly-o-it-was-indeed-but-folly-is-a-pri_1065876.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/641/a-e-coppard-30090_crime_folly-o-it-was-indeed-but-folly-is-a-pri_1065876.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/641/a-e-coppard-30090_crime_folly-o-it-was-indeed-but-folly-is-a-pri_1065876.jpg) > ““Folly? O, it was indeed! But Folly is a prison where no charter of deliverence ever comes.”” [A.E. Coppard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/a-e-coppard/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Folly is a self‑imposed prison, denying any rescue. **In simple terms:** Folly traps us without escape. Key Takeaway Avoid foolishness that limits freedom. Themes foolishness freedom confinement Mood cautionary reflective Type philosophical literary When to use this quote - decision making - self‑reflection - risk taking Key Concepts psychology philosophy Questions to Reflect On - When does folly become necessary? - How can we break free from self‑imposed limits? 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