“A sage is a former fool who has become tired of himself.A foolish sage is one who forgets this.Remember, or come full circle.”
“Why, all the Saints and Sages who discuss'dOf the Two Worlds so wisely - they are thrustLike foolish Prophets forth; their Words to ScornAre scatter'd, and their Mouths are stopt with Dust.”
“One must be a sage to recognize a sage.”
“Ask a sage, he will explain.Ask a fool, he will complain.”
“SAGE. A wise and Holy man who died a long time ago. No one modern qualifies.”
“What would have been the fate of sages if there were no fools?”