Quotation by

Jean de la Bruyere

The wise person often shuns society for fear of being bored.

Society

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A wise person may choose to avoid social gatherings because they find the conversations or activities uninteresting. This suggests that their preference for meaningful engagement makes them reluctant to spend time in situations that feel dull or superficial.

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