2006-11-27 09:22:55 · 9 answers · asked by timbo44b 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Surely the direct opposite of foolhardy? Foolhardy is having a lack of care and your being rather too careful.
Unless your American and this is another of those words that means different things different sides of the Atlantic. (Like f*g. In the UK a f*g is something you put in your mouth and suck on.....hang on a minute that's a bad example)
2006-11-27 10:19:04 · answer #1 · answered by anthonypaullloyd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends what you're talking about. If you're buying two Ferraris, that is a little foolhardy! Tee hee. If it's something small, inexpensive & prone to breaking then you are probably being very practical having an extra one on-hand just in case. As long as you don't forget where you have it stored.
My mother tends to be a packrat & will hoard 2 & 3 of everything just in case she needs them one day but then she forgets where she even put it & never really gets to use it so it's just a waste. Most of what she buys (which she justififes by saying it was on sale!) she will never use, so it's wasting not saving her anything. I have a little bit of the packrat in me too, but not to the degree that my mom does. She's overly cautious & insecure & having all those extra items gives her a false sense of security & wealth. (She does come in handy when you need something though! She usually has an extra one of whatever it is! :)
2006-11-27 09:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by amp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friend - The answer is subjective. If buying a small item that often breaks, lets say a lighbulb, then buying two is wisdom. If buying a large item, even with the potential for breaking, lets say a new Cadillac, then buying two is foolhardy if you reason is only that it might break. The questions would be - Can it be fixed and is fixing it cheaper than a second purchase. GB
2006-11-27 09:38:49 · answer #3 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A collector buys 3.... one to sell, one to exhibit. and one to enjoy....
Depends on the level of importance and how much money you got...
Don't buy if you know it is useless.
And Don't buy if you are causing problem to the people around you.
The rest is experience. I buy two bottle of shampoo if it saves me money. But I wont buy two cars with the same color and type knowing that i will use only one. besides, you can buy one first and buy another after it breaks.
2006-11-27 09:44:02 · answer #4 · answered by agungeffendy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are those who would say that buying the first one was a mistake, much less two. "The things you own, own you." If you have to have two for fear of one of them breaking, this would certainly seem to be the case, neh?
2006-11-27 10:22:04 · answer #5 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. If it's utilitarian things, it might be wise, but if it's luxuries, that's just greed. If you buy two pairs of identical socks, you will have a matching pair even if you lose one, but why would you need two Porsches? That's going overboard.
2006-11-27 10:38:44 · answer #6 · answered by The Gadfly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a smart idea if you can't get it again, because if something breaks you can go back and get another. But if not, then you wouldn't be wasting money.
If it is something limited, then getting two of it is a pretty good idea.
2006-11-27 09:27:28 · answer #7 · answered by Greek 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I laughed so hard and loved reading every bit of it.Oh and I hope this wasn't you LOL
2016-05-23 15:16:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy one good one that has a warranty.
2006-11-27 11:35:49 · answer #9 · answered by Stand-up Philosopher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋