Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.
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Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at the right moment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Combining light-heartedness with seriousness can enhance our lives and plans.
This quote emphasizes the importance of not always taking life too seriously. By allowing ourselves to be silly at appropriate moments, we can bring joy to our serious endeavors and balance our lives with fun and laughter, making our plans more enjoyable and effective.
Themes
FoolishnessSeriousnessSillinessJoyBalance
In practice
Example use cases
During a corporate meeting, I quoted this to lighten the mood when discussing serious financial strategies.
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