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Being a blockhead is sometimes the best security against being cheated by a man of wit
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"Being a blockhead is sometimes the best security against being cheated by a man of wit"

- Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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This quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld suggests that being ignorant or "a blockhead" can be advantageous in certain scenarios. He suggests that if one is not too educated or smart, they are less likely to be benefited from by somebody who is more smart. This is since an individual of wit might have the ability to utilize their understanding to manipulate or deceive somebody who is not as well-informed. Therefore, being a blockhead can be a form of security versus being made the most of. This quote likewise suggests that it is essential to be knowledgeable about one's own understanding and intelligence, and to be familiar with the potential for control by those who are more educated. It is necessary to be knowledgeable about one's own strengths and weaknesses, and to be familiar with the capacity for adjustment by those who are more educated. In this way, one can safeguard themselves from being taken advantage of.

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Francois de La Rochefoucauld This quote is written / told by Francois de La Rochefoucauld between September 15, 1613 and March 17, 1680. He was a famous Writer from France. The author also have 172 other quotes.

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