nonsense - quotes

Stephen (Butler) Leacock, 1869-1944

was a Canadian economist and humorist

Lord Ronald said nothing; he flung himself from the room, flung himself upon his horse and rode madly off in all directions.

( “Nonsense Novels”, 1911 )

Carl (Edward) Sagan, 1934-1996

was an US astronomer and popularizer of astronomy

Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense.

Robert (Lee) Frost, 1874-1963

was an American poet

Forgive me my nonsense as I also forgive the nonsense of those who think they talk sense.

Ambrose (Gwinnett) Bierce, 1842-1914

was an US author and satirist

NONSENSE, n. The objections that are urged against this excellent dictionary.

( “The Devil's Dictionary”, 1906 )