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Folly means foolishness - doing something foolish.

Folly means foolishness - doing something foolish.

Folly means foolishness - doing something foolish.

Folly means foolishness - doing something foolish.

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What is the duration of Folly to Be Wise?

The duration of Folly to Be Wise is 1.52 hours.


Who wrote 'Where ignorance is bliss it is folly to be wise'?

The phrase comes from a Thomas Grey poem entitled 'Ode on a distance prospect of Eton College' dated 1742


When was Folly to Be Wise created?

Folly to Be Wise was created on 1953-01-19.


What are the ratings and certificates for Folly to Be Wise - 1953?

Folly to Be Wise - 1953 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Approved


What does 'Where ignorance is bliss it is folly to be wise' mean?

"Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise" In Eastern spiritualism (Be it Hindu Buddhist Zen or any other path) quietening of one's mind, from its constant queries and chattering is the path to enlightenment. In other words, a state of being, of "NO MIND" but being of pure consciousness is a state of BLISSFULLNESS. In this context, intellectuality and all inquiries in pursuit of knowledge, is the exact antithesis to the pursuit of Enlightenment (BLISSFULLNESS). In other words, cerebral inactivity or state if IGNORANCE, equates to the state of BLISSFULLNESS (Enlightenment). Also the search for knowledge is a foolish pursuit away from Enlightenment. "Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise


At does folly mean?

Folly: That which is done by fools=Hence the quote! "One can not save a fool from his folly!"=


Who is the person who told this 'Where ignorance is bliss it is folly to be wise?

The quote "Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise" is from the poem "Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College" by Thomas Gray, an English poet from the 18th century. The line suggests that sometimes knowing too much can bring unhappiness, while ignorance can be preferable.


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What does tis of thee mean?

"Tis of thee" means "it is of you"


Is there aphrase you cant argue with a fool in the bible?

Prov:26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Prov:26:5: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.


What is the prural for folly?

folly's / of the folly


Is Seward's folly still a folly?

If a folly is still considered a folly..yes