Subject: Intelligence » Stupidity (Page 5)

Some fellows get credit for being conservative when they are only stupid.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

If stupidity got us into this mess, then why can’t it get us out?

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

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

In view of the fact that God limited the intelligence of man, it seems unfair that He did not also limit his stupidity.

(1876 – 1967) German statesman

She is so stupid… when you said it was chilly outside she went and got a bowl.

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

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it.

(1887 – 1964) English biographer, critic, novelist & poet

Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.

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

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

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

American scientific companies are cross-breeding humans and animals and coming up with mice with fully functioning human brains.

(1969 – ) U.S. Representative (Delaware)

I think clever people think that poor people are stupid.

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

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

(1951 – ) American conservative radio talk-show host

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.

(1879 – 1955) German-born physicist

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

The only qualifications for a lineman are to be big and dumb; to be a back, you only have to be dumb.

(1888 – 1931) American football player & coach

She is so stupid… she can’t make ice without a recipe.

Sharp as a sack full of wet mice.

cartoon character (Mel Blanc)

It’s easy to identify people who can’t count to ten; they’re in front of you in the supermarket express lane.

He is so dumb, blondes tell jokes about him.

That kid's about as sharp as a pound of wet liver.

cartoon character (Mel Blanc)