Subject: Intelligence » Stupidity (Page 3)

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

(1894 – 1961) author, cartoonist & humorist

To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost.

(1821 – 1880) French novelist

I think clever people think that poor people are stupid.

(1963 – ) Canadian writer, actor & stand-up comedian

It is safe to wager that every public idea and every accepted convention is sheer foolishness, because it has suited the majority.

(1741 – 1794) French writer

There are more acres of forestland in America today than when Columbus discovered the continent in 1492.

(1951 – ) American conservative radio talk-show host

She’s so stupid… if you give her a penny for her thoughts, you'll get change back.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

The number of people watching you is directly proportional to the stupidity of your action.

Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservative.

(1806-1873) British philosopher

Some folks are wise and some otherwise.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

Too slow to keep worms in a tin.

I once dated a guy so dumb he could not count to 21 unless he was naked.

(1935 – 2014) American comedian, television personality, writer & director

Half of being smart is knowing what you are dumb about.

David Gerrold (1944 – ) science fiction author

A little ignorance can go a long way.

Where ignorance is bliss it's foolish to borrow your neighbor's newspaper.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

In politics, stupidity is not a handicap.

(1769 – 1821) French general & politician

There's nothing more dangerous than a resourceful idiot.

(1957 – ) cartoonist (Dilbert)

He couldn’t pour piss out of a boot if the instructions were written on the heel.

Ordinarily he was insane, but he had lucid moments when he was merely stupid.

(1797 – 1856) German critic & poet

There is no such thing as an underestimate of average intelligence.

(1838 – 1918) journalist, historian, academic & novelist

He couldn’t grow pole beans in a pile of horse shit.