Compass Quote by Bolesław Prus
“Folly is as great as the sea, it will compass anything.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Doll, Bolesław Prus, 1889
Folly is vast and all‑encompassing, capable of engulfing everything.
In simple terms: Stupidity spreads like an ocean.
Key Takeaway
Beware of widespread ignorance.
Themes
society
knowledge
error
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- media consumption
- community leadership
Key Concepts
philosophy
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we curb collective folly?
- What safeguards protect truth?
A Different Perspective
Even great societies can be misled.
