Ambrose Bierce Quote - April fool, n. The March fool with another month added to his folly.

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April fool, n. The March fool with another month added to his folly.

"April fool, n. The March fool with another month added to his folly."

— Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce
Category: Folly
Tags: Folly Humor Time Wry

Meaning of this quote

Foolishness persists beyond a single calendar occasion.

Key takeaway: Question a recurring mistake instead of laughing at it only once.

Origin of the quote

The Devil’s Dictionary.

Who actually said this?

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Matched in Bierce’s satirical dictionary; dictionary labels and punctuation may be omitted in the supplied title. These are satirical definitions, not neutral factual definitions.

Attributed author: Ambrose Bierce

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