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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.
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.
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.]
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 difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
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.
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 bookful blockhead, ignorantly read,
With loads of learned lumber in his head.
The bookful blockhead, ignorantly read,
With loads of learned lumber in his head.
