Meaning of the word "knaves and fools divide the world" in English
What does "knaves and fools divide the world" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
knaves and fools divide the world
US /neɪvz ænd fuːlz dɪˈvaɪd ðə wɜːrld/
UK /neɪvz ænd fuːlz dɪˈvaɪd ðə wɜːld/
Idiom
a cynical observation that the world is populated by two types of people: those who are dishonest and exploit others (knaves), and those who are easily deceived (fools)
Example:
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In politics, it often seems that knaves and fools divide the world.
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He lived by the cynical motto that knaves and fools divide the world.