We could have as much fun posting quotes ... Confucious says (really):

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."

Here's my offering:

"At thirty man suspects himself a fool;
Knows it at forty, and reforms his plan;
At fifty chides his infamous delay,
Pushes his prudent purpose to resolve;
In all the magnanimity of thought
Resolves; and re-resolves; then dies the same."

- Edward Young (1683 - 1765).

Hello and have a good x-mas. A fool is only a fool if one believes he or she is. Freedom of the mind is for all to enjoy, not just the chosen few who thinks that there mind is right.
You all want, what you cant get, so who is the fool. Its funny this old world we all live in, and 85% of you are taking it up the jaxie. You all preach what you have been programed to say, and with that, your minds will make the best of it.

Always think for yourself, cause the little minds will be what their are. NOTHING!

P/S Its easy behind a computer screen, isn't it!

Evolution: Your comment "You all want, what you cant get, so who is the fool" intrigues me.

For achieving the unlikely is the nature of evolution - it is this search and drive to discover that differentiates our mind and provides the freedom to dream, aspire and seek.

As for preaching what you're programmed to say - well we are all programmed, every one of us at birth were lmited in our use of language, then programmed to use a common form, in this case English. The use of these words however, once again, is what creates our poetry, our songs and words of learning.

For me, wanting what I can't have just might get me something I didn't expect. So, I guess this makes me proud to be a fool.

To one and all a Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year.

foxy! what a taunt you are!!
You have evoked, with ribaldry some of the best posts I've read, no abuse just good fun and learning, thankyou.
To all posters on the forum have a great holiday.

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Thanks to all of the people who posted.
The outcome to this discussion was predictable WHO KNOWS, but it was interesting to see the differing points of view. merry Xmas to all