Quote by George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buc

The world is made up, for the most part, of fools and knaves, both irreconcileable foes to truth.

The world is made up, for the most part, of fools and knaves

Summary

This quote suggests that the majority of people in the world can be divided into two groups: fools and knaves. Fools are characterized as unintelligent or ignorant individuals who lack the capacity to understand or appreciate the truth. On the other hand, knaves are deceitful and dishonest, deliberately distorting or concealing the truth for personal gain or manipulation. Both groups are portrayed as enemies of truth, making it difficult to establish a collective alignment with honesty and reality. Therefore, the quote emphasizes the challenges faced in finding genuine truth in a world dominated by foolishness and deception.

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By George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buc

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