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A cynical proverb describing the mechanics of exploitation: the world is full of people willing to cheat (crooks) and people ready to be cheated (fools). When they encounter each other, a transaction happens—a scam, a bad bargain, a manipulation—where the crook wins and the fool loses. The saying suggests that such encounters are inevitable, not exceptional, and that vigilance is required to avoid being the fool. It is often invoked to warn against trusting too easily, especially in business, politics, or online interactions.
"Every day a crook and a fool leave home. When the two meet, someone makes a deal." Example: “He thought the crypto investment opportunity was real. His friend quoted the old saying: every day a crook and a fool leave home. When the two meet, someone makes a deal.”
by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 25, 2026
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Get out and about and enjoy how big and beautiful the world around you really is. If you make a point of smiling at everyone you meet, even strangers, the universe will make a point of smiling at you, and smiles could easily turn into dollars.
Get out and about and enjoy how big and beautiful the world around you really is. If you make a point of smiling at everyone you meet, even strangers, the universe will make a point of smiling at you, and smiles could easily turn into dollars.
by Angel234IsTheDarkSeraphim April 17, 2025
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