Subject: Intelligence » Fools (Page 2)

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)

A full tongue and an empty brain are seldom parted.

(1592 – 1644) English writer

Couldn’t find his rear with his hands in his back pockets

One has fear in front of a goat, in back of a mule, and on every side of a fool.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor

A pipe gives a wise man time to think and a fool something to stick in his mouth.

Empty vessels make most noise.

There's nothing more dangerous than a resourceful idiot.

(1957 – ) cartoonist (Dilbert)

Circus: A place where horses, ponies and elephants are permitted to see men, women and children acting the fool.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

Fools rush in and get the best seats.

There are well-dressed foolish ideas, just as there are well-dressed fools.

(1741 – 1794) French writer

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

(1818 – 1885) humorist

Only a fool can reproduce another fool’s work.

It ain’t what a man don’t know that makes him a fool, but what he does know that ain’t so.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

Equality is not when a female Einstein gets promoted to assistant professor; equality is when a female schlemiel moves ahead as fast as a male schlemiel.

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

(1937 – ) comedian & television actor

Every man is a fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists of not exceeding the limit.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

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

(1942 – ) English politician

Intelligent people make many mistakes because they cannot believe the world is really as foolish as it is.

(1741 – 1794) French writer

A fool and his money are soon married.

(1862 – 1942) American author & poet

If you make something idiot-proof, the world will create a better idiot.

When a man makes up his mind to become a rascal, he should examine himself closely and see if he isn't better constructed for a fool.

(1818 – 1885) humorist