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The common saying “the law is not written for fools” actually has a continuation: if it is written, then it is not read, if it is read, then it is not spoken. Then the expression takes on a slightly different meaning. In ancient times, literacy was, as a rule, the lot of the chosen few, and for the rest, that is, the people, written laws were read out. And, by the way, back in the 11th century, Metropolitan Hilarion in his “Sermon on Law and Grace” addressed readers like this: “...we are not writing to those who are unaware, but to those who have been filled with excess of the sweets of the book.” It is noteworthy that at the beginning of the 20th century, Moritz Ilyich Michelson in his famous work “Russian Thought and Speech. Yours and someone else's. The Experience of Russian Phraseology” cites both “the law is not written for fools” and “the law is not written for the righteous.” Someone’s sharp tongue completely changed the text: “the law is not written for fools, it is written by fools.” In folklore, the attitude towards fools is far from clear. And it’s not surprising - the meaning of the word has changed over time, and there has already been a conversation about it. But since now it means an exclusively stupid, unreasonable person, let’s start with those proverbs and sayings that reflect this position. So:

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Popular wisdom identifies several identifying signs of fools. In particular, “a fool is who speaks wrong.” It is impossible not to notice that this statement is ambiguous; in the literal sense it denounces someone who does not know how to speak, and in the allegorical sense it hints that anyone and everyone, if they start saying something objectionable, can fall into the category of fools. The second characteristic: a fool takes truth drop by drop and flattery by spoonful. Yes, greed for flattery cannot be considered a reasonable trait. The moral aspect is emphasized by the saying “a fool knows no shame.” Or here’s another: “he’s a fool and he’s glad he doesn’t have any intelligence.” Who can argue with the fact that someone who does not want to increase their mental potential is simply not smart. Stupidity.

There are two aspects here.
The first is associated with knowledge: to teach a fool what to cure a dead/hunchbacked person (or: to teach a fool to carry water with a sieve; to teach a fool what to write on water); What is a seal for the smart, is a lock for the stupid. And finally, it’s simple: you can’t teach a fool. And besides this: listening to a fool means not eating your cake; They gave a fool a canvas, and he said: “thick.” The second is aimed at assessing a person’s actions: – you can’t brew beer with a fool; - a fool does stupid things; - send the fool, but follow him; - the fool gets a spoonful, and he drags the cat; - a fool is waist-deep, but a smart one will pass by; – seven miles is not a detour for a fool; - the fool will burn the house down, he’s so glad of the fire. Unreasonableness.
Often we are talking about excessive, thoughtless diligence: force a fool to pray to God - he will break his forehead (or bruise it);
a fool will throw a stone into the water, but ten smart people will not take it out; A fool will tie a knot, but a wise man will not untie it. Sometimes naivety is meant: a fool wears money for show; fool after fool went far. I would like to say more about the latter. First of all, he can’t go after someone who’s smart, what will he do with her? Secondly, “smart” people sometimes search far and long for their “soul mate”. Sometimes you have to pay for being unreasonable: fools argue about the spoils, but the smart ones have already divided it up. Well, it turns out that while the people are waiting for the “carrots” promised by the state, they are divided among the powers that be? Sometimes attention is drawn to disorientation in time and space, not to mention one’s position in society. In a word, he doesn’t know what he’s doing: - a fool doesn’t know time; - a fool loves a crush; “Give a fool a horse, he’ll ride to hell on it.” And he does not know the limits: give the fool free rein, and he will take two. Hopelessness of diagnosis.
On this score, folk wisdom notes: “You can’t beat a fool in a mortar;
- a drunkard will sleep it off, a fool will never sleep; - a fool at home, a fool in people. Contact hazard.
Warnings that one should avoid close ties with the stupid - the unreasonable - sound like this: - an obliging fool is more dangerous than an enemy;
- one fool is born - the whole world is in trouble; - a fool is more dangerous than an enemy. That’s why “fools are beaten at the altar.” A community of fools.
A lot has been said on the topic of relationships between fools. Here, for example: - a fool teaches a fool, but both do not understand; - fool and fool got along, marveled at each other; - a fool sees a fool from afar; - a fool is a fool and indulges; - a fool of a fool and sat through it. And when the situation becomes completely ridiculous thanks to stupid decisions, they say: a fool rides a fool and pushes on with a fool. They may also add: “It’s a herd of fools – we need a shepherd.”

Is there no law for fools? Proverbs and sayings about fools

The common saying “the law is not written for fools” actually has a continuation: if it is written, it is not read, if it is read, it is not spoken. Then the expression takes on a slightly different meaning. In ancient times, literacy was, as a rule, the lot of the chosen few, and for the rest, that is, the people, written laws were read out.

And, by the way, back in the 11th century, Metropolitan Hilarion in his “Sermon on Law and Grace” addressed readers like this: “...we are not writing to those who are unaware, but to those who have been filled with excess of the sweets of the book.” It is noteworthy that at the beginning of the 20th century, Moritz Ilyich Michelson in his famous work “Russian Thought and Speech. Yours and someone else's. The Experience of Russian Phraseology” cites both “the law is not written for fools” and “the law is not written for the righteous.” Someone’s sharp tongue completely changed the text: “the law is not written for fools, it is written by fools.”

In folklore, the attitude towards fools is far from clear. And it’s not surprising - the meaning of the word has changed over time, and there has already been a conversation about it. But since now it means an exclusively stupid, unreasonable person, let’s start with those proverbs and sayings that reflect this position. So:

The second characteristic: a fool takes truth drop by drop and flattery by spoonful. Yes, greed for flattery cannot be considered a reasonable trait. The moral aspect is emphasized by the saying “a fool knows no shame.” Or here’s another: “he’s a fool and he’s glad he doesn’t have any intelligence.” Who can argue with the fact that someone who does not want to increase their mental potential is simply not smart.

Stupidity. There are two aspects here. The first is associated with knowledge: to teach a fool what to cure a dead/hunchbacked person (or: to teach a fool to carry water with a sieve; to teach a fool what to write on water); What is a seal for the smart, is a lock for the stupid. And finally, it’s simple: you can’t teach a fool. And besides this: listening to a fool means not eating your cake; They gave a fool a canvas, and he said: “thick.”

The second is aimed at assessing a person’s actions: – you can’t brew beer with a fool; - a fool does stupid things; - send the fool, but follow him; - the fool gets a spoonful, and he drags the cat; - a fool is waist-deep, but a smart one will pass by; – seven miles is not a detour for a fool; - the fool will burn the house down, he’s so glad of the fire. Unreasonableness. Often we are talking about excessive, thoughtless diligence: force a fool to pray to God - he will break his forehead (or bruise it); a fool will throw a stone into the water, but ten smart people will not take it out; A fool will tie a knot, but a wise man will not untie it. Sometimes naivety is meant: a fool wears money for show; fool after fool went far. I would like to say more about the latter. First of all, he can’t go after someone who’s smart, what will he do with her? Secondly, “smart” people sometimes search far and long for their “soul mate”. Sometimes you have to pay for being unreasonable: fools argue about the spoils, but the smart ones have already divided it up. Well, it turns out that while the people are waiting for the “carrots” promised by the state, they are divided among the powers that be?

Sometimes attention is drawn to disorientation in time and space, not to mention one’s position in society. In a word, he doesn’t know what he’s doing: - a fool doesn’t know time; - a fool loves a crush; “Give a fool a horse, he’ll ride to hell on it.” And he does not know the limits: give the fool free rein, and he will take two. Hopelessness of diagnosis. On this score, folk wisdom notes: “You can’t beat a fool in a mortar; - a drunkard will sleep it off, a fool will never sleep; - a fool at home, a fool in people.

Contact hazard. Warnings that one should avoid close ties with the stupid - the unreasonable - sound like this: - an obliging fool is more dangerous than an enemy; - one fool is born - the whole world is in trouble; - a fool is more dangerous than an enemy. That’s why “fools are beaten at the altar.” A community of fools. A lot has been said on the topic of relationships between fools. Here, for example: - a fool teaches a fool, but both do not understand; - fool and fool got along, marveled at each other; - a fool sees a fool from afar; - a fool is a fool and indulges; - a fool of a fool and sat through it. And when the situation becomes completely ridiculous thanks to stupid decisions, they say: a fool rides a fool and pushes on with a fool. They may also add: “It’s a herd of fools – we need a shepherd.”

The saying “fools are lucky” is widely known. But she has a more figurative version: “the fool is sleeping, but happiness is in his head.” People believed that God helps a fool:

- God of the fool, knocks him down, feeds him;

- A fool shoots, God carries bullets.

And in fairy tales, he gets half the kingdom in addition to the princess.

Where do fools come from? Yes, out of nowhere, they “are not sown, they are not reaped, they grow themselves” (or are born). And let there be enough fools for “our age,” on the other hand, “the fool lies, lies, and even lies the truth.” Besides, “a fool talks, but a smart man believes.” Then is he really that smart?

Author: Valentina Ponomareva (Valent)

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Advantages of Fools

The saying “fools are lucky” is widely known. But she has a more figurative version: “the fool is sleeping, but happiness is in his head.” People believed that God helps the fool: - God knocks down the fool, feeds him; - A fool shoots, God carries bullets. And in fairy tales, he gets half the kingdom in addition to the princess.

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Sayings about fools

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A countless number of various proverbs, sayings and aphorisms born in Rus' have always been considered a storehouse of folk wisdom. And it’s not a joke at all, so many of them pay attention to the Fools, because they fully reveal his image and extraordinary strength. It was impossible not to turn to the experience of centuries and not to use it to the fullest, and it is quite logical that a considerable part of the brightest and most capacious sayings were used when creating a site, the main idea of which is that “Stupidity is not a vice”!

Where there is grief for the wise, there is joy for the stupid. Don't give free rein to a fool in the field. A stupid person is not afraid to go crazy. A stupid priest will marry you, but a smart priest will not debunk you. Stupid and small people always tell the truth. Everything is the same at home, but people are fools. At home you are a gentleman, but in people you are a fool. Thinking is good, but guessing is even better. Thoughtful people think. The Indian rooster is thinking. They think silently. A fool is a fool and is glad. A fool will tie, but a wise man will not untie. A fool will throw it away, but a smart one will get it. Fool met fool, and it turned out two. Fool and fool met and marveled at each other. A fool, sitting in a barrel, caught a wolf by the tail. A fool who messes with a fool. From the devil with a cross, from a bear with a pestle, and from a fool with nothing. You send a fool, and you yourself will follow him. Teaching a fool only spoils him. You can't talk about a fool in a mortar. The light is colored by fools. Fools and madmen are not all outweighed. Happy is everywhere for a fool. Eternal memory to the fool. For a fool, no matter how great his rank, there is room everywhere. They give the fool the retard. A fool, but a figure: good in the dark. There is no need for foolishness. And the stupid will fool the smart. And fat, but simple, and not fat, but divided. A lot of intelligence means a lot of sin, but stupidity will not be punished. God doesn't look for a fool. You can't get anything from being a fool. There are smarter people in prison than you. Go look for another fool. Cut your hair, straighten it, make you look like a fool. There is one wisdom, but there are many wisdoms. You can't get enough fists about all the fools. You can't save your mind for every hour. There is a song for every fool. Bribes are fine with a fool. They were wise, but they were different fools. A mind is good, but two are better. There are two ranks: fool and fool. I would have forbidden him to think by decree. Get involved with a fool, you'll be a fool yourself. A fool is a fool and stews. God forbid a rich man's son be a fool. People's fools are just the same, but our fools are just the same. All hope rests with a fool, but the fool has become wiser. There is no law for a fool. A drunk will sleep it off, but a fool never will. Make a fool and cry with laughter. Give the fool free rein, and he will take action. A fool walked far for a fool. A fool sees a fool from afar. Two fools. Remember the fool, he will appear.

Proverbs with the word "fool"

Smart head, but the fool got it.

A smart person loves to learn, and a fool loves to teach. A wise man is silent when a fool grumbles. A smart person won't tell, a fool won't understand - and so it will do. A fool will throw a stone into the water, but ten smart people will not remove it. There are no elder fools in the family. I didn't end up smart and didn't make a fool. Every fool goes crazy in his own way. Where two fools fight, a third one watches. They give the fool honor, so he doesn’t know where to sit. God forbid you lose with a smart person, God forbid you find someone with a fool. The fool was given one song forever. You don't have to go overseas to find fools - and there are homes. A fool doesn't know time. A fool built a house, but a smart one bought it. A fool teaches a fool, but both understand nothing. The fool is glowing in the corner. A fool dances to the roar of a cow. A fool even chases dogs in his old age. A fool doesn't even look at his fist. If one fool is born, it will be a disaster for the whole world. A fool is a fool and praises. Fool and fool met and marveled at each other. The fool will speak for himself. The fool sleeps, but happiness lies in his head. No medicine can cure a fool. You send a fool, and you yourself will follow him. The fool got a spoonful, and he drags the cat. To teach a fool to carry water with a sieve. Teaching a fool only spoils him. You can't talk about a fool in a mortar. Fools have happiness in everything. There is no law for fools. The light stands on fools. Fools give, smart people take. Fools argue about spoils, but smart people divide it. Only in fairy tales are fools lucky. There's a herd of fools - we need a shepherd. To live as a fool in the world is not to worry about anything. A fool's will is like a wise man's fate: he destroys himself. Laughter is all on a fool's mind. For a fool there is torment, for a wise man there is honor. Science to a fool is like fire to a child. A fool is up to his waist, but a smart person will pass dry. For a fool, what is stupid is also amusing. A stupid thing is not a smart thing. The fool will burn the house down, so glad to see the fire. I feel sorry for the fool, but not like myself. For a bad habit they call a smart person a fool. Make a fool pray to God, he will break his forehead. And a fool rides in a carriage, but a wise man walks. And a fool would eat porridge if only there was butter. And a fool knows the holidays, but doesn’t remember everyday life. And the fool is happy about the holiday. And the fool will cook porridge: it would be just a grain and some water. A fool turns crying into laughter. Sometimes even a fool says a word in harmony. I’ll get rid of the lazy one, I’ll get the sleepy one, but I won’t get rid of the fool. It's better to be known as a mischief maker than a fool. Clever blasphemy is better than stupid praise. You can't save yourself from any fool's mind. There is a mind for every kind of stupidity. There was hope for a fool, but the fool became wiser. Even flies sit on a fool. Don't admire fools. There will be enough fools for our age, and there will be enough for yours too. The fool found toys to crack nuts with his forehead. The fool found a berry in his field. God forbid you contact a fool. Runs around like a fool with a dirty bag. One is a fool, and quarrels five smart ones. One fool can ask more than ten smart people can answer. You can know a donkey by its ears, a bear by its claws, and a fool by its speech. Don't expect good from a fool. From a smart person, scolding is useful; from a fool, even a kind word is useless. The fool is glad that the pie is big, but the fool doesn’t know what it’s filled with. You were born stupid, but you die a fool. With some fools there is laughter, with others there is sin. Scolding a smart person means gaining intelligence; To put up with a fool is to lose yourself. Your own fool is worth more than someone else's smart guy. If a fool gets involved with a fool, you can’t cut it with an axe. The son of fools has always been like that. Such a fool that he would just sew on his ears. He is a fool who is his own enemy. We have no end of fools. Even though I'm a fool, I still demand it. Someone else's fool is laughter, but your own fool is shame.