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foolishness

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Wan na change from the foolishness of current top fashions? en.wikipedia.org

The term usually carries the connotation of idle curiosity, gullibility, simpleminded foolishness and gaping ignorance. en.wikipedia.org

Entering, one can free himself from three passions ("ton", or greed, "shin", or hatred, and "chi", or foolishness). en.wikipedia.org

She tolerates little foolishness, especially from her former student, but can be compassionate and wise when it is called for. en.wikipedia.org

Conversely, keeping the flag flying even though the ship might appear to be past fighting was a sign of determination rather than foolishness. en.wikipedia.org

Although she loves her sisters, she demands a lot from them, and does not tolerate foolishness gladly. en.wikipedia.org

The character required a combination of foolishness, bravery, honour and anger. en.wikipedia.org

It is also a synonym of foolishness, the lack of wisdom. en.wikipedia.org

I am, however, prepared to plead guilty to foolishness. en.wikipedia.org

They make her drink some, and she pretends to die, but soon begins laughing at their foolishness as it is not poisoned. en.wikipedia.org

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