The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom too fine spun. ~ Benjamin Franklin
I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom. ~ Anatole France
There is no greater folly in the world than for a man to despair. ~ Miguel de Cervantes
No folly is more costly than the folly of intolerant idealism. ~ Winston Churchill
Why was the human race created? Or at least why wasn't something creditable created in place of it? God had His opportunity. He could have made a reputation. But no, He must commit this grotesque folly -- a lark which must have cost Him a regret or two when He came to think it over and observe effects. ~ Mark Twain
Quotes about folly, life
