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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.]
The fault rests with the gods, who have made her so stupid.
[Lat., La faute en est aux dieux, read more
The fault rests with the gods, who have made her so stupid.
[Lat., La faute en est aux dieux, qui la firent si bete.]
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.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe.
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.
The wise understand by themselves; fools follow the reports of others
The wise understand by themselves; fools follow the reports of others
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.
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.
There is no sin except stupidity.
There is no sin except stupidity.
