Folly Quote by Horace
““Mingle a dash of folly with your wisdom.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Epistulae,” 1st century BC
Blend a touch of silliness with wisdom to keep perspective balanced.
In simple terms: Add folly to wisdom.
Key Takeaway
Mix humor with insight.
Themes
wisdom
humor
balance
Mood
lighthearted
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- decision making
- teaching
- leadership
Key Concepts
philosophy
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- When is humor inappropriate?
- How does folly improve judgment?
A Different Perspective
Too much folly can undermine credibility.
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![“In a moment comes either death or joyful victory. [Lat., Horae Momento cita mors venit aut victoria laeta.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a43/horace-172_death_in-a-moment-comes-either-death-or-joyful_17189.jpg)
![“Neither men, nor gods, nor booksellers' shelves permit ordinary poets to exist. [Lat., Mediocribus esse poetis Non homines, non di, non concessere columnae.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bd4/horace-172_booksellers_neither-men-nor-gods-nor-booksellers-she_23851.jpg)
