So, rather than appear foolish afterward, I renounce seeming clever now.

Those who wish to appear wise among fools, among the wise seem foolish

I am not merry, but I do beguileThat thing I am by seeming otherwise.

The seeming truth which cunning times put on to entrap the wisest.

If others had not been foolish, we should be so.

If you make a fool of yourself, you can do it with dignity, without taking your pants down. And if you do take your pants down, you can still do it with dignity.