🚫 Suffer Fools Gladly, Does Not
Definition: Refuses to put up with stupidity. This rather flip rejection of those one considers stupid comes from the King James translation of the Bible, “For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise” (2 Corinthians 11:19). This statement, of course, is a sarcasm; Paul actually is saying that those who put up with fools (in this instance, braggarts) are themselves fools. Today the term is always used in the negative.
Synonyms:
- Intolerant of nonsense
- Zero patience for idiots
- Cutting the cord on foolishness
- No idiot zone
Antonyms:
- Suffer everyone cheerfully
- Infinite patience
- Tolerating simples
- Warm welcome for cluelessness
Humor-Filled Quote: “Arguing with a fool only proves there are two.” – Doris M. Smith
Proverbs & Sayings:
- “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.” – Abraham Lincoln
- “The wise may fool people once, but the fool fools people over and over again.”
Suggested Literature:
- Fool Me Twice by Jeff Lindsay
- The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Recommended Movies:
- Forrest Gump (1994) – Sometimes those who seem foolish teach us the most.
- Dumb and Dumber (1994) – A comedic take on embracing complete foolishness.
Inspiration: Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle against the gravitational pull of their own idiocy.
👋 Thanks for diving into the world of idioms! Where the wise avoid fools and the foolish teach us what not to do. Keep the flame of curiosity alive! — E. Lou Minatorie
