We sometimes unknowingly reveal that we are stupid by wondering aloud why, if they are really wise or intelligent, is someone not rich or famous.

99.99% of fools deny their foolishness. The rest underestimate it.

A huge part of culture is the painting of a particular degree or kind of foolishness as wisdom, by at least the vast majority of a particular group of fools … or mostly fools.

Some people are wise only when they are in public.

As if their not being smart were not unfortunate enough, most people think they are smart.

Pretending to be wise is way more difficult than pretending not to be a fool.

A question is as capable as an answer of unintentionally revealing ignorance or stupidity.

Being known by, or getting the attention of, millions of people is almost always wasted on someone who is neither thought-provoking nor knowledgeable … or at least funny.

To be ashamed of being poor, you need, not only poverty, but also stupidity.