Nonsense Quote by Mason Cooley
“Nonsense is socially OK, but not stupidity.”
About This Quote
Societal norms tolerate nonsense, but genuine stupidity—lack of thought—is unacceptable.
In simple terms: Nonsense tolerated, stupidity not.
Key Takeaway
Think before acting.
Themes
social critique
intelligence
norms
behavior
Mood
wry
critical
Type
aphorism
maxim
When to use this quote
- education
- workplace feedback
- public discourse
Key Concepts
critical thinking
social standards
Practical Applications
- training modules
- editorials
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is stupidity more condemned than nonsense?
- How can we foster thoughtful discourse?
![“It's [Los Angeles] mostly full of nonsense and delusion and egomania. They think they'll be young and beautiful forever, even though most of them aren't even young and beautiful now.” quote by Christopher Hitchens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a86/christopher-hitchens-117_beautiful_it-s-los-angeles-mostly-full-of-nonsense_10462.jpg)
