Famous quote by Nicolas Boileau

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The world is full of fools and he who would not wish to see one, must not only shut himself up alone, but must also brea
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"The world is full of fools; and he who would not wish to see one, must not only shut himself up alone, but must also break his looking-glass"

- Nicolas Boileau

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This quote by Nicolas Boileau is a pointer that absurdity is an inevitable part of life. It is difficult to totally avoid absurdity, as it is almost everywhere. To try and do so would certainly require a person to entirely isolate themselves from the globe, and even after that, they would still be confronted with their very own foolishness when they search in the mirror. This quote is a suggestion that absurdity belongs of life, and that it is very important to accept it and pick up from it. It is likewise a tip that it is essential to be knowledgeable about our own absurdity, as well as to be simple as well as available to picking up from our blunders. This quote is a suggestion that absurdity belongs of life, which it is essential to approve it and learn from it.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Nicolas Boileau between November 1, 1636 and March 13, 1711. He/she was a famous Poet from France. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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