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 )