Do not ever say that the desire to 'do good' by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity are good motives.

If you pretend to be good the world takes you very seriously. If you pretend to be bad it doesn't. Such is the astounding stupidity of optimism.

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

Stupidity is also a gift of God but one mustn't misuse it.

Scientists will eventually stop flailing around with solar power and focus their efforts on harnessing the only truly unlimited source of energy on the planet: stupidity. I predict that in the future scientists will learn how to convert stupidity into clean fuel.

The vast amount of waste and sheer stupidity in government - from the Pentagon to the Food and Drug Administration - could fill committee agendas for years.

Stupidity outrage vanity cruelty iniquity bad faith falsehood - we fail to see the whole array when it is facing in the same direction as we.

Strange as it may seem no amount of learning can cure stupidity and formal education positively fortifies it.

It is a wise man who knows where courage ends and stupidity begins.

But courage which goes against military expediency is stupidity or if it is insisted upon by a commander irresponsibility.

I stood up as best I could to their disgusting stupidity and brutality but I did not of course manage to beat them at their own game. It was a fight to the bitter end one in which I was not defending ideals or beliefs but simply my own self.

Stubborn and ardent clinging to one's opinion is the best proof of stupidity.

There is nothing like the way people feel after they've seen 'The Intouchables.' They feel amazing. The word of mouth on this film is incredible. It's intelligent-feeling good. You're not insulted by the low-browness or stupidity of some of the humor. It's so smart and terrific.

One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes but for real bona fide stupidity there ain't nothin' can beat teamwork.