Subject: Intelligence » Fools (Page 3)

I wonder sometimes if manufacturers of foolproof items keep a fool or two on their payroll to test things.

(1938 – 2007) British writer

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

(1818 – 1885) humorist

A fool and his money is a friend indeed.

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

Never argue with a fool… people might not know the difference.

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

Empty vessels make most noise.

Anyone taken as an individual is tolerably sensible and reasonable – as a member of a crowd, he at once becomes a blockhead.

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

The surest way to make a monkey of a man is to quote him.

(1889 – 1945) actor, author & humorist

I suffer fools gladly because I am one of them.

(1921 – 2001) Welsh comedian & singer

The surprising thing about young fools is how many survive to become old fools.

(1926 – ) newspaper columnist

The love letter you finally got the courage to send will be delayed in the post long enough for you to make a fool of yourself in person.

A full tongue and an empty brain are seldom parted.

(1592 – 1644) English writer

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

(1942 – ) English politician

Education: that which reveals to the wise, and conceals from the stupid, the vast limits of their knowledge.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

A fool and his money are soon married.

(1862 – 1942) American author & poet

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

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

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

I prefer rogues to imbeciles because they sometimes take a rest.

(1824 – 1895) French writer

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