The fool is known by two things

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Plato said, " The fool is known by two things: by his much speaking about that which benefit him not, and by his giving answers about subjects concerning which men ask him not."

Another philosopher was asked, "Which is the greatest fool of all?" He replied, "He who is tripped up twice."


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