The Fool
A fool is a man who thinks he is wise
But a wise man is one who knows quite otherwise
And knows himself fully a fool
A fool is a man who to power aspires
But a wise man is one who has deeper desires
Though he thinks himself only a fool
A fool is a man who would fall for all lies
But a wise man is one who knows sorrow from false sighs
Even though he is only a fool
If Fool is a man, then Man is a fool
Though a wise man knows well he is merely a tool
So think what you will, but heed my advice—
Wise is to fool, as fool is to wise
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"True wisdom is less presuming than folly. The wise man doubteth often, and changeth his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubteth not; he knoweth all things but his own ignorance."
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If so I think you did a good job on it...It's so good that I just thought you might have found it in a philosophy book...
No insult intended!!!
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DUCK AND COVER !!!
And yes, I did write this, as you may have gathered. I guess sometimes the muse likes me...? (Perhaps pity for the other times when she bludgeoned my ego to a bloody pulp instead...?)
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"Of all the days that I have lived, only those I spent with you seemed real."
LxItachi anyone? ==> [link]
[link] <== Or some marvelous dance?
It also puts one's feet back firmly on the ground!!!!
It would appear that you have been able to repair the 'bloody pulp' and come back stronger...After all, isn't that what the struggle is all about???
Enjoy it while it lasts...later on in life, when you find success and comfort, you will think of these tough days with a certain fondness and nostalgia!!! (All the Great Ones do!!!)
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DUCK AND COVER !!!
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When I say "work" I only mean writing. Everything else is just odd jobs.
Margret Laurence
its so incredibly philosophical
did you interrupt your rhymey sheme to emphasize the last line?
Part of me thinks it might sound better if you flipped it
"fool is to wise, as wise is to fool"
That way it fits the rest. ^-^ just a suggestion though
ignore me if you want
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Procrastination Makes Perfect
Story of my life
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"Of all the days that I have lived, only those I spent with you seemed real."
LxItachi anyone? ==> [link]
[link] <== Or some marvelous dance?
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