Cold Quote by William Shakespeare
“Full oft we see Cold wisdom waiting on superfluous folly.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 1 (c. 1611)
Superfluous folly often hides deeper wisdom, suggesting insight can arise from foolishness.
In simple terms: Wisdom can be found in foolish acts.
Key Takeaway
Seek insight even in absurdity.
Themes
wisdom
folly
paradox
learning
Mood
thoughtful
ironic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- critical thinking
- creative problem solving
- personal growth
Key Concepts
literature
philosophy
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you learned from a mistake?
- Can folly be intentional?
A Different Perspective
Wisdom may be misinterpreted as folly.
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
