Folly is the direct pursuit of happiness and beauty . ~ George Bernard Shaw
The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom too fine spun. ~ Benjamin Franklin
I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom. ~ Anatole France
There is no greater folly in the world than for a man to despair. ~ Miguel de Cervantes
No folly is more costly than the folly of intolerant idealism. ~ Winston Churchill
Why
was the human race created? Or at least why wasn't something creditable
created in place of it? God had His opportunity. He could have made a
reputation. But no, He must commit this grotesque folly -- a lark which
must have cost Him a regret or two when He came to think it over and
observe effects. ~ Mark Twain
Quotes about folly, life
- What is your attitude toward happiness and beauty?
- How do you try to manage despair?
- What examples of intolerant idealism come to your mind?
- How pitiable is the human race?
