It's good to be merry and wise.

Meaning: Balancing joy with sound judgment ensures happiness doesn't lead to foolish decisions or regrettable consequences.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

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