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His foe was folly and his weapon wit
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"His foe was folly and his weapon wit"

- Anthony Hope

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This quote by Anthony Hope speaks to the power of intelligence and wit over foolishness. It recommends that the speaker's greatest enemy is absurdity, and his biggest weapon is wit. This suggests that the speaker is a wise and smart individual who is able to use his wit to overcome any absurdity that he may encounter. It likewise suggests that the speaker is positive in his capability to utilize his wit to outsmart any absurdity that he might discover. This quote is a pointer that intelligence and wit are powerful tools that can be used to get rid of any obstacle. It is a pointer that intelligence and wit are more powerful than absurdity and must be utilized to our benefit.

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Anthony Hope This quote is written / told by Anthony Hope between February 9, 1863 and July 8, 1933. He was a famous Writer from United Kingdom. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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