A few days ago
penelope frankfurter

Quote about stupidity?

There is a quote I read once that I am looking for. It is something about never challenging stupidity–it will always win because it will beat you down and never fades. I don’t actually think those are any of the words, but I just cannot remember! Thanks in advance.

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A few days ago
Dawn E

Favorite Answer

“Never argue with an idiot (or fool). They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience.”
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A few days ago
El Guapo
I think this is the one you’re looking for:

“I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig, you get dirty; and besides, the pig likes it.” – George Bernard Shaw

There are some other great quotes on stupidity:

“Firmness in decision is often merely a form of stupidity. It indicates an inability to think the same thing out twice.” – H.L. Mencken

“The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.” – Albert Einstein

“It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument. ” – William G. McAdoo

…and this one is probably my favorite:

“The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.” – Bertrand Russell

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A few days ago
Danuta B
Smart people who think they’re witty often turn out to be fools, but I know I’m not witty, so I might pass for smart. What did that philosopher Quinapalus say? Ah yes, “A witty fool’s better than a foolish wit.”
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A few days ago
smartchica
“Never argue with a fool because they will just bring you down to their level.” I’m not sure those are the exact words, but they are pretty close.
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A few days ago
tracymoo
Never teach a pig to sing – it wastes your time and annoys the pig
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A few days ago
michelle A
I know this isn’t it but I like this one as well.

Ignorance is not bliss, ignorance is ignorance!

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A few days ago
Baby Tinkerbell
i know it’s not what you looking for but here’s a funny one….

I’m not offended by dumb blonde jokes cause i know I’m not blonde or dumb – dolly parton

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A few days ago
shrugger
I would probably get a violation if I told you how ironic this is.
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A few days ago
Underwater
never say you know everything
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