Question about font folder (user library)

I know there are system fonts you are not supposed to delete so that your computer operates. But is it okay to trash my font folder (in the user library) and bring over fonts off my external that I will use? I just want to make sure I am not deleting any vital fonts! Aren't those under the HD's font folder anyway? I am trying to trim down the number of fonts I have! Thanks.
Message was edited by: Cathy B.

Whew, that's what I thought. Thanks for confirming

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