Fools lack the ability to be a good friend. They are loyal to opportunity, not people. They’ve lost their integrity, honor and ability to discern fact from fiction. They are quick to believe lies and act without investigating the truth. They have overinflated egos and react rather than respond. They thrive in chaos and conflict.
A wise man can spot a fool quickly and understands his game. Rather than engage with the fool, he will cut himself free and focus on more productive conversations.
Being that there are more fools than wise men, you will encounter your fair share of them along your journey.
A Fool’s Journey: Betrayal and Deception
Fools come in all shapes and sizes. They may be your friends, your family, or even total strangers. But one thing is for sure: a fool will cause some kind of strife in your life. They will take advantage of you, whether it’s by stealing from you, lying to you, or hurting you emotionally. It’s important to be aware of these people and to avoid them at all costs.
The reason why fools betray is that they’re selfish. They only care about themselves and their own interests. They don’t care about how their actions will affect you or anyone else. All they want is to get what they want, even if it means hurting others in the process.
There are many fools in this world, but thankfully, not everyone is that negative. Many people are selfless. They think the best of others and always try to do what’s right, even if it means making sacrifices. These are the people you want in your life. They will never betray you because they know how much it would hurt you.
Avoiding Naivety
A wise person will see through the facade of these toxic individuals and avoid them. This is because they know that a fool’s journey is one filled with betrayal, deception, and drama. They know it is better to let go than to be dragged.
So, how do you spot a fool? How do you become wise enough to avoid one?
The truth is, most people who know how to avoid fools have probably been burned once or twice before. They’ve been betrayed, lied to, or hurt by someone they trusted. As a result, they’ve learned from their mistakes and become more cautious about who they allow into their lives. They had to experience the fool, to know how to avoid the fool.
Stopping the Cycle
Stopping the cycle of dealing with fools comes from experience alone. A wise man knows that it is better to be alone than to be surrounded by people who don’t have their best interests at heart.
If you ever find yourself in a situation where someone stabs you in the back, don’t dwell on it. Just remember that you can use this opportunity to learn from it and avoid those types of people in the future. And finally, don’t be a fool yourself. Take care of the people close to you and never betray their trust. Be the kind of person that others can depend on. It will make your relationships stronger and healthier, and it will make you happier in the long run.
