309 Quotes About Fools

The wise pause; the foolish react.

...that in former ages they had been as wise as they are in this present, nay, wiser; for, said they, many in this age do think their forefathers have been fools, by which they prove themselves to be such.

You can't argue with all the fools in the world. It's better to let them have their way, then trick them when they're not paying attention. - Brom

Once you learn to take the pain of admitting to yourself you were fooled, you increasingly become ready to take the pain to those that fooled you.

You can’t fix every fool. You can’t always get others to change themselves forthwith, either, especially the stubborn and the senseless ones. Sometimes you can only wait for the rain to pour and deplete them of denseness.

The problem with the wise is they are so filled with doubts and questions, while fools are so certain about things.

Only fools think they can grow feeling comfortable.

Fools resist. The wise embrace.

He'd never seen one so vibrant, though, or so vividly compelling... those glowing green eyes sparkling with sunlight and curiosity and silent laughter, and when she glanced in Henry's direction, she held his gaze, a look that was both challenging and enigmatic... He was utterly certain that this was Eleanor of Aquitaine, and no less sure that the French King must be one of God's greatest fools.