Character Quote by Jean de la Bruyere

There are two indiscretions that generally distinguish fools: a readiness to report whatever they hear, and a practice of communicating with secrecy what is…

— Norm MacDonald

“Fools often mistake disrespect for showmanship, thinking that arrogance and bluster will earn them admiration. In truth, they only reveal their lack of class…

— Erick "The Black Sheep" G

Fools are wise until they speak.

— Randle Cotgrave

The person who writes for fools is always sure of a large audience.

— Arthur Schopenhauer

I have met with some of them - very honest fellows, who, with all their stupidity, had a kind of intelligence and an upright…

— Giacomo Casanova

People do not wish to appear foolish; to avoid the appearance of foolishness, they are willing to remain actually fools.

— Alice Walker

If one does not understand a person, one tends to regard him as a fool.

— Carl Jung

Those who wish to appear learned to fools, appear as fools to the learned.

— Quintilian

Fools are in great demand, especially on social occasions. They embarrass everyone but provide material for conversation. In their positive form, they become diplomats.

— Umberto Eco

Only fools imagine they are already awake. How clearly they understand everything! How easily they distinguish this deception from that reality!

— Zhuangzi

Fools are very confident, wise are confused.

— Yssubramanyam

Fools are those who dont listen to the wise. Wise are those who dont listen to the fools.

— Anonymous