A fool can throw a stone in a pond that 100 wise men can not get out.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that a foolish or unwise person can sometimes do something simple that many smart or experienced people find very difficult to undo or fix. It's suggesting that even though a lot of intelligent people may try to solve a problem, a person who is not very smart can still create a problem that is hard for the wise to solve.
About Saul Bellow
Saul Bellow was an acclaimed American writer who won several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, Nobel Prize in Literature, and National Book Award for Fiction. His writing was known for its mix of adventure, tragedy, and philosophical exploration, often reflecting his own personal struggles and quest for transcendence.
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