Fools with bookish knowledge art children with edged weapons; they hurt themselves, and put others in pain.
Johann Georg Ritter von ZimmermannSurmise is the gossamer that malice blows on fair reputations, the corroding dew that destroys the choice blossom. Surmise is primarily the squint of suspicion, and suspicion is established before it is confirmed.
Johann Georg Ritter von ZimmermannIn the sallies of badinage a polite fool shines; but in gravity he is as awkward as an elephant disporting.
Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann