Subject: Intelligence (Page 30)

If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith.

(1879 – 1955) German-born physicist

I’m actually really intelligent; and I’m blonde, which is like… the trifecta.

comedian

While he was not as dumb as an ox, he was not any smarter either.

(1894 – 1961) author, cartoonist & humorist

The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.

(1872 – 1970) British philosopher, mathematician, historian & social critic

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

Exercise freaks… are the ones putting stress on the health care system.

(1951 – ) American conservative radio talk-show host

I ain’t in a happy frame of mood.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

The incompetent with nothing to do can still make a mess of it.

(1919 – 1990) educator & writer

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

(1879 – 1955) German-born physicist

Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe; I dispute that… I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.

(1940 – 1993) composer, guitarist, record producer & film director

Every man has his follies – and often they are the most interesting thing he has got.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

When you don't know what you are doing, do it neatly.

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

Man consists of two parts, his mind and his body, only the body has more fun.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

Horse sense is what prevents a woman from becoming a nag.

(1924 – 1987) American stand-up ‘deadpan’ comedian and actor

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

(1809 – 1865) 16th U.S. president

Most hard-boiled people are half-baked.

(1876 – 1933) screenwriter

Too bad the only people who know how to run the country are busy driving cabs and cutting hair.

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer

Do not argue with an idiot; he/she will drag you down to his/her level and beat you with experience.

History would be an excellent thing, if only it were true.

(1828 – 1910) Russian writer

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

(1818 – 1885) humorist