To think we can fundamentally alter our state of consciousness as regards interpersonal relations is more foolhardy than naïve.
In the annals of New York City crime, few undertakings were more ill-advised, foolhardy and just plain dangerous than the one that prosecutors say was chosen by Thomas and Rose Marie Uva, a young married couple from Queens.
Some people might say starting a new Web venture in the current market is crazy -- and that opening a Web site devoted to original content is even more foolhardy, given Wall Street's generally cool reception to such ventures.
I did other things that were far more foolhardy than ignoring years of jury duty summonses (guilty of that as well).
And, it adds, "men using marijuana are more respectful, thoughtful, charitable and less foolhardy than when drunk".
"Van Damme proves himself a brave, possibly foolhardy actor, which is more than Steven Seagal ever did," wrote the Chicago Tribune's Michael Philips.
Don's not that insensitive, of course, and he's more than able to imagine the foolhardy mindset of a naive young man who doesn't think things through.
Now the London hedge fund is back with what appears to be an even more foolhardy campaign — to prod the Japanese finance minister to shake up Japan Tobacco.
Thing is, gunmen are – by definition – risk-takers, and often tend to view weapon malfunctions as an occupational hazard, so it's unlikely the more foolhardy criminals out there will be too put off by the dangers associated with antique firearms.
On the bald form of Sunday night's 100m final, such talk appears more foolhardy than bold.
