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Blind Quote by Khalil Gibran

“I once heard a learned man say, "Every evil has its remedy, except folly. To reprimand an obstinate fool or to preach to a dolt is like writing upon the water. Christ healed the blind, the halt, the palsied, and the leprous. But the fool He could not cure."” quote by Khalil Gibran
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“I once heard a learned man say, "Every evil has its remedy, except folly. To reprimand an obstinate fool or to preach to a dolt is like writing upon the water. Christ healed the blind, the halt, the palsied, and the leprous. But the fool He could not cure."”

Khalil Gibran

About This Quote

Foolishness cannot be fixed by advice; trying to change a stubborn mind is futile.

In simple terms: You can’t fix a fool with counsel.

Key Takeaway

Accept limits of persuasion.

Themes

wisdom patience limitations

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • teaching
  • debates
  • conflict resolution
  • parenting

Key Concepts

folly communication ineffectiveness

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it better to let go of trying to convince?
  • How do you handle stubbornness in others?
A Different Perspective

Some may resist change despite best intentions.

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