On excused foolishness

THE HUNTER AND THE HORSEMAN

Excused
/ɪkˈskjuːz,ɛkˈskjuːz/
release (someone) from a duty or requirement: "it will not be possible to excuse you from attendance"

Foolishness
/ˈfuːlɪʃnɪs/
noun
lack of good sense or judgement; stupidity: "she was realizing the foolishness of her actions"