The opinion of 10,000 men is of no value if none of them know anything about the subject.
Themes
Stupidity
Folly, certainty, and the majority that never reads.
Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.
Because people have no thoughts to deal in, they deal cards, and try to win one another's money. Idiots!
The wise have always said the same things, and fools, who are the majority, have always done just the opposite.
In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.
We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.
No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot.
Never argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong.
A fire broke out backstage in a theatre. The clown came out to warn the public; they thought it was a joke and applauded. He repeated it; the acclaim was even greater. I think that's just how the world will come to an end: to general applause from wits who believe it's a joke.
Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.
The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.