he is a fool that forgets himself. (14th century)
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Meaning · English
Someone who acts foolishly or shamelessly
Literally: a person who forgets their own identity or dignity
Examples
He made a scene at the party, he is a fool that forgets himself
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “he is a fool that forgets himself. (14th century)” mean?
Someone who acts foolishly or shamelessly Literally: a person who forgets their own identity or dignity
Is “he is a fool that forgets himself. (14th century)” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.