Skip to content

Fool Quote by George Herbert

“If the wise erred not, it would goe hard with fooles. [If the wise erred not, it would go hard with fools.]” quote by George Herbert
Download Open image
“If the wise erred not, it would goe hard with fooles. [If the wise erred not, it would go hard with fools.]”

George Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Wise and the Fool”, 1633

If wise people avoid mistakes, fools will suffer harder, emphasizing the protective value of wisdom.

In simple terms: Wisdom shields from harsher folly.

Key Takeaway

Seek wisdom to avoid unnecessary hardship.

Themes

wisdom folly consequence learning morality

Mood

reflective educational

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • decision making
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

ethics human behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lessons can you learn from past mistakes?
  • How does wisdom influence your choices?
A Different Perspective

Wisdom alone may not prevent all errors.

3.9 out of 5 (6 ratings)

More by George Herbert

Explore all 1,285 George Herbert quotes

More Fool quotes

Browse all 5,536 Fool quotes