Despair is the conclusion of fools.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Giving up is a foolish response to difficulty.
- In plain terms
- Fools choose despair.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid despair as it signals poor judgment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is despair reasonable?
- How do you fight despair?
Another view
Despair can be a rational response to extreme situations.
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