Quote by Jean de La Fontaine

We read on the foreheads of those who are surrounded by a foolish luxury, that fortune sells what she is thought to give.

We read on the foreheads of those who are surrounded by a fo

Summary

This quote means that when someone too indulges in materialistic and extravagant lifestyles, it reflects their foolishness and lack of true understanding. The phrase "we read on the foreheads" suggests that this foolishness is written plainly on their faces. It further implies that people mistakenly believe they have gained their wealth and success through luck or fortune, when in reality, they have earned it through deceptive means or exploiting others. This quote emphasizes the contrast between true wisdom and the superficiality of those who chase after a false idea of luxury.

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