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It is rude to silence a fool, and cruelty to let him go on.

It is rude to silence a fool, and cruelty to let him go on.

Summary

This quote highlights the dilemma of dealing with a fool or someone expressing foolish ideas. Silencing them is seen as rude because it suppresses their right to express themselves freely. However, allowing a fool to continue can be deemed cruel as it perpetuates ignorance or misinformation. Therefore, finding a balance between respecting freedom of speech while gently redirecting or challenging foolish notions is necessary in handling such situations.

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