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For blocks are better cleft with wedges,
Tan tools of sharp or subtle edges,
And dullest nonsense read more
For blocks are better cleft with wedges,
Tan tools of sharp or subtle edges,
And dullest nonsense has been found
By some to be the most profound.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
Pure love produces pure nonsense.
Pure love produces pure nonsense.
Nonsense and beauty have close connections.
Nonsense and beauty have close connections.
Mingle a little folly with your wisdom; a little nonsense now and
then is pleasant.
[Lat., Misce stultitiam read more
Mingle a little folly with your wisdom; a little nonsense now and
then is pleasant.
[Lat., Misce stultitiam consiliis brevem:
Dulce est desipere in loco.]
No one is exempt from taking nonsense; the misfortune is to do it
solemnly.
No one is exempt from taking nonsense; the misfortune is to do it
solemnly.
From the Squirrel skin Marcosset
Made some mittens for our hero.
Mittens with the fur-side inside,
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From the Squirrel skin Marcosset
Made some mittens for our hero.
Mittens with the fur-side inside,
With the fur-side next his fingers
So's to keep the hand warm inside.
Totally mad. Utter nonsense. But we'll do it because it's brilliant nonsense.
Totally mad. Utter nonsense. But we'll do it because it's brilliant nonsense.
A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men
A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men
