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Wisdom relates to experience. A wise (experienced) man can find himself in a situation, and see himself to be a fool (or know that others who see him will think he is a fool), possibly through circumstances beyond his control.
Shakespeare had the following to say about the subject:
The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be fool
(from "As You Like It")
Given that you've posted this question in "Relationships", here's something to ponder.
In the movie "10 Things I Hate About You", Patrick (Heath Ledger) steals a microphone connected to the school's PA system, then publicly humiliates himself by singing (badly) to impress Kat (Julia Stiles). Everyone there thinks he's a fool, but it works, and he does impress her.
So, was he a fool, or a wise man, or both?
Incidentally, that movie is based on another of Shakespeare's plays, "The Taming Of The Shrew" - the film is actually full of Shakespeare references...
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When can you say you are a wise man?
"A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool". -Shakespeare
What is a fooled fool who only fools a fool?
a wise man
What are the release dates for The Wise Man and the Fool - 1916?
The Wise Man and the Fool - 1916 was released on: USA: 3 February 1916
How wise is a man who knows he is a fool?
Not wise just imaginary
Is the wise fool always a man?
I was, the last time I looked.
What is the meaning of this Shakespeare quote A fool thinks himself to be wise but a wise man knows himself to be a fool?
Touchstone in As You Like It says that it is an old saying, "'The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool." The meaning is that everyone is pretty foolish, and only someone who is extremely foolish thinks otherwise. A similar saying is attributed to the philosopher Socrates.
What famous person said that a wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer?
Bruce Lee
What are some famous Asian quotes?
A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer. ~Bruce Lee
What actors and actresses appeared in The Wise Man and the Fool - 1916?
The cast of The Wise Man and the Fool - 1916 includes: Alfred Allen as R.W. Willis Sr. Fred Church as Fred Hunt Myrtle Gonzalez as Myrtle Elliott Val Paul as Ray Willis
The wise man is sure of it The fool knows it The rich man wants it The greatest hero fears it If you eat it you'll die What is it?
nothing
Why travel makes a wise man better a fool men worse?
Because a wise man, like Socrates, is open to new things, since they believe that they don't really know anything themselves. A fool, though, has their own unshakeable beliefs. Travel, regardless of what he sees or experiences, will only confirm what the fool already knows to be true.
How can we use the oxymoron word wise fool?
The phrase "wise fool" is an oxymoron that conveys the idea of someone who may have knowledge or intelligence, but lacks common sense or makes foolish decisions. It can be used to describe a person who appears intelligent but acts foolishly in their choices or behaviors.
