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I find we are growing serious, and then we are in great danger of
being dull.
I find we are growing serious, and then we are in great danger of
being dull.
There is no sin except stupidity.
There is no sin except stupidity.
If Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us
out?"
If Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us
out?"
Against stupidity the very gods
Themselves contend in vain.
[Ger., Mit der Dummheit kampfen Gotter selbst vergebens.]
Against stupidity the very gods
Themselves contend in vain.
[Ger., Mit der Dummheit kampfen Gotter selbst vergebens.]
The impenetrable stupidity of Prince George (son-in-law of James
II) served his turn. It was his habit, when any read more
The impenetrable stupidity of Prince George (son-in-law of James
II) served his turn. It was his habit, when any news was told
him, to exclaim, "Est il possible?"--"Is it possible?"
Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
The wise understand by themselves; fools follow the reports of others
The wise understand by themselves; fools follow the reports of others
If you don't want a sarcastic answer, don't ask a stupid question.
If you don't want a sarcastic answer, don't ask a stupid question.
Peter was dull; he was at first
Dull;--Oh, so dull--so very dull!
Whether he talked, wrote, or read more
Peter was dull; he was at first
Dull;--Oh, so dull--so very dull!
Whether he talked, wrote, or rehearsed--
Still with his dulness was he cursed--
Dull--beyond all conception--dull.