IT IS SILLY TO COUNSEL THE FOOL AND TO BE IN THE COMPANY OF AN UNHAPPY PERSON - Deepstash

IT IS SILLY TO COUNSEL THE FOOL AND TO BE IN THE COMPANY OF AN UNHAPPY PERSON

Have you ever been in the presence of an individual who just seems to take up so much of your energy? Evaluate whether you are counseling a ‘fool’ or are constantly pandering to a resolutely unhappy person.

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