Russian author and philosopher Fyodor Dostoyevsky is regarded as one of the greatest psychological novelists of all time. For all of his success, he espoused the greatest confidence in a truly humble […]
How Often Do You Call Yourself a Fool?
The Motivation of the Wise and Foolish to Speak
“Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.” — Plato Read more fun facts about philosophers. Read more fun facts about Greece.
A Fool and His Chains
Voltaire did not suffer fools gladly, nor did he hold out much hope of freeing them from their foolish condition. The 18th century French writer and philosopher once famously observed, “It is […]
No Time for Final Words
The father of Marxism did not think highly of the concept of final words. His final words, in fact, were, “Go on, get out! Last words are for fools who haven’t said […]
Wise Counsel For Legal Counselors
“About half the practice of a decent lawyer consists in telling would-be clients that they are damned fools and should stop.” — Elihu Root, attorney and Secretary of State under President Theodore […]
Not Enough Juice for the Dimwits
“The trouble ain’t that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain’t distributed right.” — Mark Twain
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