The Wise and Ingenious Companion, French and English; / or, A Collection of the Wit of the Illustrious Persons, Both Ancient and Modern

by Abel Boyer

189

Solon being in Company, and holding his Peace, according to his Custom, there was a young Giddy-brain’d Fellow who told him he was silent because he was a Fool: Solon, without any concern, answered him wisely, That there never was a Fool that could hold his Tongue.

189

Solon étant en Compagnie, & se taisant, selon sa Coûtume, il y eut un jeune Etourdi qui lui dit qu’il se taisoit parce qu’il ètoit fou; Solon, sans s’émouvoir, lui repondit sagement, qu’il ne s’ètoit jamais trouvé de Fou qui pût se taire.