Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish.
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Let fools the studious despise,_x000D_ _x000D_ There's nothing lost by being wise.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being wise is valuable and adds nothing to loss, even if ridiculed by the foolish.
This quote by Jean De La Fontaine suggests that wisdom is an asset that should be cherished regardless of others' opinions. It highlights the idea that the judgment of fools should not deter one from pursuing knowledge and enlightenment, as the benefits of wisdom far outweigh any perceived disadvantages.
Themes
WisdomKnowledgeFoolsJudgmentValue
In practice
Example use cases
During a graduation speech to encourage students to pursue wisdom despite challenges.
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