42 Foolish but Meaningful Words, Can Give Valuable Life Lessons

Kapanlagi.com - When making mistakes, we often consider ourselves as the stupidest person. In fact, making mistakes is actually very normal. Because, supposedly humans are prone to mistakes and wrongdoings. But because it has become a habit, without realizing it, we lament the foolishness that we have done. With just that, wise words can also be uttered unintentionally.

Although just random words, without realizing it, foolish words that come out of our mouths often hold deep meanings. Yes, who would have thought that words that sound foolish actually have value that can give valuable life lessons. The spoken foolish words can become an opportunity for someone to introspect and improve themselves.

Here are some foolish but meaningful words quoted from jagokata and sepositif, through bola.com.

1. Stupid But Meaningful Words

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Stupid words often come out of our mouths unintentionally. Like passing wind, words that come out just like that are rarely noticed for the meaning they contain. However, often times, the stupid sentences we utter have hidden meanings. Like some stupid words below, if reflected upon, they have deep meanings.

1. "A clever adversary is better than a foolish friend."

2. "I am foolish enough to accept this wound willingly."

3. "The mistake of clever people is considering others as fools, and the mistake of foolish people is considering others as clever."

4. "Wise people learn when they can. Foolish people learn when they are forced."

5. "Foolish people claim to be wise, wise people know that they are foolish."

6. "I realize, I am indeed foolish. I am still waiting for you and still hoping that you will love me."

7. "It's better to appear a little foolish than to be clever."

8. "Bold foolishness will defeat hesitant cleverness."

9. "Don't be ashamed to appear foolish, be ashamed when we pretend to be clever."

10. "Never judge someone's foolishness because foolish people are the ones who judge themselves as the smartest."

11. "Don't argue with foolish people, because you will be drawn to their level. And they will win that argument, because they are far more experienced at that level."

12. "I'd rather argue with a hundred smart people than argue with one foolish person."

13. "Becoming mature and wise begins with being young and foolish."

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2. Stupid Words Give Life Lessons

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Not just ordinary deep meaning, stupid words often also show valuable life lessons. These words that unintentionally come out of the mouth contain various messages about how we should live our lives. Here are some stupid words that teach us about life.

1. "Stay foolish to learn. Stay hungry to strive."

2. "We will never become very smart if we have never done something very stupid."

3. "Silence is the best response to stupid people."

4. "Sometimes logic is more important than following the heart, which only makes us look stupid."

5. "Wise people think without speaking, foolish people speak without thinking."

6. "Foolish people often pretend to be patient with everything, when in reality they give in to the circumstances without ever making an effort."

7. "Do not mind those who speak ill of you behind your back, because they are the fools who waste their time thinking about you."

8. "A person who likes to ask will look foolish for five minutes, while a person who does not like to ask will be foolish forever."

9. "Sometimes fooling yourself is easy. Just longing for it even if it is not reciprocated, just enduring even though it is no longer comfortable."

10. "Have been foolish because of struggling, have struggled until foolish. And after realizing being foolish, have struggled for foolish people."

11. "Life is the choices you make. If you don't want to look foolish, don't do foolish things."

12. "If a foolish person speaks, do not answer because the best answer for a foolish person is silence."

13. "Showing off is a foolish idea for a victory."

14. "One of the sad things when you are too good to someone, they will think you are foolish enough to be taken advantage of."

15. "In any situation, do not let your emotions overcome your intelligence."

3. Stupid But Wise Words from Famous Figures

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Famous figures' words are often quoted and used as motivational sentences and life guidelines. Likewise, the foolish words of famous figures are so wise and provide valuable life lessons. Here are some foolish but wise words ever spoken by famous figures.

1. "Smart people easily switch from one business to another because they have many abilities and opportunities. Foolish people have to finish only one business" (Bob Sadino).

2. "Dutch people often whisper: be happy for the foolish, because they suffer less. Also, be happy for children who don't need knowledge to understand" (Pramoedya Ananta Toer).

3. "Seventy percent of Indonesia's territory is salty water, so why do we import salt? It's okay to be foolish, but why intentionally foolish?" (Gus Dur).

4. "There are two kinds of nobility, namely intellectual nobility and moral nobility." There is nothing crazier and more foolish in my opinion than seeing someone boasting about their ancestry" (RA Kartini).

5. "Knowledge alone is sufficient virtue for a person, they are proud when called knowledgeable. They are also considered foolish when they leave a part of their knowledge, and if the word foolish is directed at them, they will surely be angry" (Imam Syafi'i).

6. "With foolish people, there is no friendship. It is better for someone to live alone than to live with selfish, arrogant, rebellious, and stubborn men" (Buddha).

9. "If you do not give your children the freedom to choose regarding money, even foolish choices, they will have a lot of money when they enter college" (John W. Gardner).

10. "You should not seek God, but answers, why are you foolish, searching for what is already with you" (Pidi Baiq).

11. "I have no education. I have inspiration. If I were educated, I would be very foolish" (Bob Marley).

12. "I try hard to feel joy and celebrate it. I am not afraid to say foolish things and have everyone hate me" (Taylor Swift).

13. "It is better to keep your mouth shut and let others think you are foolish, than to open your mouth and confirm all their assumptions" (Mark Twain).

14. "Go away, foolish and shameless old sun." Why do you sneak through windows and curtains calling us? Should the seasons of these lovers follow your movements?" (John Donne).

Those are among the foolish but meaningful words that can give life lessons. Hopefully useful and inspiring!

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