Fools Quote by N. K. Jemisin Download Open image ““It was said that the gods favored fools because they were entertaining to watch.”” — N. K. Jemisin ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.0 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Fools Gods
“I had decided against religion a couple of years back. If it were true, it made fools out of people, or it drew fools.… — Charles Bukowski Copy Share Image
“If it is ones lot to be cast among fools, one must learn foolishness.” — Alexandre Dumas Copy Share Image
“A remarkable thing happens in the experience of my fools: from them not only true things, but even sharp reproaches, will be listened to; so that a statement which, if it came from a wise man's mouth, might be a capital offense, coming from a fool gives rise to incredible delight. Veracity, you know, has a certain authentic power of… — Erasmus Copy Share
“Never honor the gods in one breath and take the gods for fools the next.” — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“In history, as elsewhere, fools rush in, and the angels may perhaps be forgiven if rather than tread in those treacherous paths they tread… — G. R. Elton Copy Share Image
“The wisdom of peasants shows itself in their ability to pretend that they are fools.” — Shūsaku Endō Copy Share Image
“When fortune favors fools, it is to punish them for the sake of the wise.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
In the 'Dreamblood' books, I'm focusing more on what I like about epic fantasy: the layering and depth of tension; the chance to really… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
Actual Victorian mores and politics were a reaction to a specific series of historical events, technological and scientific developments, and ethical trends in which… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
I don't really understand why so many fantasy writers choose to focus on worlds that just seem strangely denuded. But to them, I guess… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
To some degree, as I move outside of the exclusive genre audience, the exclusive genre issues don't bother me as much. Maybe that's just… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
I would love to just write and not have everything I say or do turn into a political battle. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
As a black woman, I have no particular interest in maintaining the status quo. Why would I? The status quo is harmful; the status… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
I've been very happy with Orbit and am thrilled that they're giving me more chances to explore my creative visions. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
It's the way the human brain works: when enough events occur in a pattern, we stop thinking and go into macro mode. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
A fantasy novel set in something other than medieval Europe, featuring an almost entirely black cast, is considered risky. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
I think the people who believe that works can and always should be divorced from the context are people who have the privilege to… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
It's human nature that we come in our own flavours, and it doesn't make any sense to write a monochromatic or monocultural story unless… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
There are different kinds of fire; there is false fire. No one knows this better than we do, but we are not such fools… — William Booth Copy Share Image
Prefer to be defeated in the presence of the wise than to excel among fools. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The majority is never right. Never, I tell you! That's one of these lies in society that no free and intelligent man can help… — Henrik Ibsen Copy Share Image
“What would have been the fate of sages if there were no fools?” — Ogwo David Emenike Copy Share Image
“Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.” — Proverbs 16:22 Bible KJV Copy Share Image
Fools learn from experience. I prefer to learn from the experience of others. — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
The wise are wise only because they love. The fool are fools only because they think they can understand love. — Paulo Coelho Copy Share Image
“The magi, as you know, were wise men — wonderfully wise men — who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented… — Charles Dickens Copy Share Image
“that's what i mean about cats. they're always trying to make fools of us humans.” — Lilian Jackson Braun Copy Share Image
