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A fool and his money are soon parted
- Foolish people do not know how to hold on to their money.
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A silly or stupid person readily wastes money. For example, Albert is known for giving waiters enormous tips—a fool and his money are soon parted . This proverbial expression has been cited again and again since the mid-1500s.Advertisement
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