Nonsense Quotes

The importance of ‘nonsense’ can hardly be overstated. The more clearly we experience something as nonsense, the more clearly we are experiencing the boundaries of our own self-imposed cognitive structures. Nonsense is that which does not fit into the pre-arranged patterns we have superimposed on reality. Nonsense is nonsense only when we have not yet […]

A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men. – But, more important, last and first, A lot is relished by the worst.

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

For daring nonsense seldom fails to hit, Like scattered shot, and pass with some for wit.

Those who best know human nature wil acknowledge most fully what a strength light hearted nonsense give to a hard working man.

The nonsense that charms is close to sense.

A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men.

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

It is a far, far better thing to have a firm anchor in nonsense than to put out on the troubled sea of thought.

It’s sweet to be silly when the time’s right.