Quote by Nicholas Boileau

However big the fool, there is always a bigger fool to admire him.

However big the fool, there is always a bigger fool to admir

Summary

This quote suggests that no matter how foolish or ridiculous someone may be, there will always be someone else who is even more foolish and will look up to them or admire their behaviors. It implies that no matter how outrageous or senseless an individual's actions or beliefs may be, there will be someone else who finds them impressive or worthy of admiration. Ultimately, it highlights the relative nature of foolishness and the existence of an endless spectrum of varying levels of foolishness among people.

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By Nicholas Boileau

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