Subject: Intelligence » Fools (Page 5)

There are more fools in the world than there are people.

(1797 – 1856) German critic & poet

It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenious.

Only a fool can reproduce another fool’s work.

You cannot compile a wit out of two half-wits.

(1933 – 1967) English playwright

People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realize how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world.

(1955 – ) cartoonist (Calvin and Hobbes)

The best way to convince a fool that he is wrong is to let him have his own way.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

April 1: The day we are reminded of what we are the other 364.

A word to the wise ain’t necessary, it is the stupid ones who need all the advice.

(1937 – ) comedian & television actor

There’s a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore looking like an idiot.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author

I suffer fools gladly because I am one of them.

(1921 – 2001) Welsh comedian & singer

Only a man who has loved a woman of genius can appreciate what happiness there is in loving a fool.

(1754 – 1838) French prime minister & diplomat

We know that the nature of genius is to provide idiots with ideas twenty years later.

(1897 – 1982) French writer

When arguing with a stupid person, be sure he isn’t doing the same thing.

There’s no system foolproof enough to defeat a sufficiently great fool.

(1908 – 2003) Hungarian-American nuclear physicist

Fools rush in and get the best seats.

You can make it foolproof, but you can't make it damnfoolproof.

Take all the fools out of this world and there wouldn’t be any fun living in it, or profit.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

It is wise to remember that you are one of those who can be fooled some of the time.

(1919 – 1990) educator & writer

The best way to convince a fool that he is wrong is to let him have his own way.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

Never argue with an idiot; they will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author