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The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man almost nothing.~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man almost nothing.
In politics, an absurdity is not a handicap.~ Napoleon Bonaparte
In politics, an absurdity is not a handicap.
There is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at some time been said by some philosopher.~ Oliver Goldsmith
There is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at some time been said by some philosopher.
The privilege of absurdity; to which no living creature is subject but man only.~ Thomas Hobbes
The privilege of absurdity; to which no living creature is subject but man only.
It is the height of absurdity to sow little but weeds in the first half of one's lifetime and expect to harvest a valuable crop in the second half.~ Percy Johnston
It is the height of absurdity to sow little but weeds in the first half of one's lifetime and expect to harvest a valuable crop in the second half.
Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble. ~ Samuel Johnson
Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.
