Stupidity Quotes

1273 Stupidity quotes by 795 unique authors

Equality is. one of the most consummate scoundrels that ever crept from the brain of a political juggler--a fellow who thrusts his hand into the… — Unknown Author
There comes a day when, for someone who has persecuted us, we feel only indifference, a weariness at his stupidity. Then we forgive him. — Cesare Pavese
Firmness in decision is often merely a form of stupidity. It indicates an inability to think the same thing out twice. — H. L. Mencken
Seas of blood have been shed for the sake of patriotism. One would expect the harm and irrationality of patriotism to be self-evident to everyone.… — Leo Tolstoy
The stupidity of men always invites the insolence of power. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
We have become so accustomed to the religious lie that surrounds us that we do not notice the atrocity, stupidity and cruelty with which the… — Leo Tolstoy
I am perplexed at the stupidity of the ordinary religious being. In the most practical of all matters he will talk and speculate and try… — George MacDonald
There is no adequate defense, except stupidity, against the impact of a new idea. — Percy Williams Bridgman
The only real stupidity is that of a closed mind. — Jan Garavaglia
Since we proposed punctuated equilibria to explain trends, it is infuriating to be quoted again and again by creationists-whether through design or stupidity, I do… — Stephen Jay Gould
If we lived in a state where virtue was profitable, common sense would make us saintly. But since we see that avarice, anger, pride and… — Thomas More
Kindness trumps greed: it asks for sharing. Kindness trumps fear: it calls forth gratefulness and love. Kindness trumps even stupidity, for with sharing and love,… — Unknown Author
Artificial intelligence will never be a match for natural stupidity. — Joseph Addison
Why, sir, Sherry is dull, naturally dull; but it must have taken him a great deal of pains to become what we now see him.… — Samuel Johnson
The impenetrable stupidity of Prince George (son-in-law of James II) served his turn. It was his habit, when any news was told him, to exclaim,… — Thomas B. Macaulay
Personally, I have a great admiration for stupidity. — Oscar Wilde
To be stupid and selfish and to have good health are the three requirements for happiness. Though if stupidity is lacking, the others are useless. — Stefan Sagmeister
Writing is taking a risk, and it is actually fighting invisible and invincible enemies. They are over-confidence, stupidity, expectation and narcissism. — Andrea Hirata
Supernatural does not mean methodological stupidity. — John Piper
I am a student of stupidity. I am a political reporter. — P.J. O'Rourke
My working hypothesis is that stupidity in popular culture is a constant. Popular culture cannot get more stupid. — P.J. O'Rourke
So much of existence is so boring. To have little moments of stupidity is always welcome. — Kurt Braunohler
Stupidity is not my favourite thing; I cannot deal with it. — Lauren Bacall
A great deal of stupidity has chipped away at the massive advantages of Western civilization, which could terminally decline if it remains on the current… — Paul Singer
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. — Martin Luther King, Jr.

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