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Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.
Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.
He is not only dull himself, but the cause of dulness in others.
He is not only dull himself, but the cause of dulness in 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.
The fool of nature stood with stupid eyes
And gaping mouth, that testified surprise.
The fool of nature stood with stupid eyes
And gaping mouth, that testified surprise.
The wise understand by themselves; fools follow the reports of others
The wise understand by themselves; fools follow the reports of others
I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it.
I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity,
and I'm not sure about the former.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity,
and I'm not sure about the former.
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.]
It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to
open it and remove all doubt.
It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to
open it and remove all doubt.
