It's too bad that stupidity isn't painful.

It's too bad that stupidity isn't painful.

It's very difficult to be great. Losers prove this point continuously.

It's very difficult to be great. Losers prove this point continuously.

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.]

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.

The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.

The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.

It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all read more

It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it.

Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.

Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.

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.

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.