When a stupid man is doing something he is ashamed of, he always
declares that it is his duty.

When a stupid man is doing something he is ashamed of, he always
declares that it is his duty.

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.

The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.

The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.

With various readings stored his empty skull,
Learn'd without sense, and venerably dull.

With various readings stored his empty skull,
Learn'd without sense, and venerably dull.

We are growing serious, and, let me tell you, that's the very
next step to being dull.

We are growing serious, and, let me tell you, that's the very
next step to being dull.

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.

A pity about the people! they are brave enough comrades, but
they have heads like a soapboiler's.
[Ger., read more

A pity about the people! they are brave enough comrades, but
they have heads like a soapboiler's.
[Ger., Schad'um die Leut'! Sind sonst wackre Bruder
Aber das denkt, wie ein Seifensieder.]

Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

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.