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“To let a fool kiss you is bad...To let a kiss fool you is worse. 'Twas not my lips you kissed but my soul.” quote by Judy Garland
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“To let a fool kiss you is bad...To let a kiss fool you is worse. 'Twas not my lips you kissed but my soul.”

Judy Garland

About This Quote

Source Song lyric: "To let a fool kiss you is bad..." from a 1960s recording

Allowing a fool to kiss you harms you; being deceived by love hurts deeper.

In simple terms: Foolish love can wound the soul.

Key Takeaway

Guard your heart from deceit.

Themes

love deception vulnerability

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

advisory emotional

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • emotional health
  • self‑care

Key Concepts

emotional intelligence relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lessons have you learned from painful love?
  • How can you protect emotional well‑being?
A Different Perspective

Love can also teach resilience.

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