Γνώση & Σοφία - Ανοησία

used to warn that excessive drinking impairs a person's judgment and ability to think clearly

used to imply that a foolish person can have more knowledge in their own area of expertise than a wise person who is unfamiliar with that area

used to imply that some people may ask questions without thinking deeply, while a wise person considers the subject matter before responding

used to imply that a foolish person acts quickly without much thought or consideration

used to imply that it is generally unwise for someone to act as their own advocate or counselor in matters that require objectivity and specialized knowledge

used to suggest that wise individuals make practical choices by considering various factors and avoiding unnecessary risks, while fools may make hasty or unwise decisions

used to imply that someone is completely ignorant or uneducated

used to emphasize that people have varying levels of intelligence, knowledge, or common sense

used to imply that a person's actions and behavior are a better indicator of their intelligence or lack thereof than their words or appearance

used to imply that there are always gullible or naive people who can be easily deceived or taken advantage of by others

used to suggest that an older person who behaves foolishly is especially deserving of criticism for not having learned from their past experiences

used to imply that young people tend to underestimate the wisdom and experience of older people, while older people are aware of the shortcomings and lack of experience of younger people

used to suggest that the quality of a question influences the quality of the answer, and that a poorly thought-out or irrelevant question is unlikely to result in a useful answer

used to imply that dishonest and foolish people often create conflict and division in society, as both intentionally or unintentionally are enemies of truth

used to imply that people with limited intellect or imagination find satisfaction in small and trivial things, while those with greater intelligence seek more meaningful experiences

used to imply that people tend to imitate the actions of others, especially those they admire or consider as role models, without necessarily understanding the reasons behind those actions

used to imply that a single foolish action can have significant and sometimes irreversible consequences that may require much effort and wisdom to fix

used to say that when a person remains foolish and lacks wisdom even after reaching the age of forty, it strongly signifies their inherent foolishness that is unlikely to be corrected