Scott Adams Quotes

Continuing to believe the same thing, even in the face of new evidence to the contrary, is the definition of insanity - except in politics where it's called leadership.

Ideas are worthless. Execution is everything.

The maintenance man is moving the thermostat in our office today. I started talking with him about the

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.

If you spend all your time arguing with people who are nuts, you'll be exhausted and the nuts will still be nuts.

Aim low, reach your goals, and avoid disappointment.

People are so conditioned to take sides that a balanced analysis looks to them like hatred.

You don't have to be a 'person of influence' to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they've taught me.

Mockery is an important social tool for squelching stupidity. I’ve never seen anyone change his mind because of the power of a superior argument or the acquisition of new facts. But I’ve seen plenty of people change behavior to avoid being mocked.

If you want success, figure out the price, then pay it.

I wish I were dumber so I could be more certain about my opinions. It looks fun.

Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.

I used to be stupid but I've turned that situation around 360 degrees.

Engineers like to solve problems. If there are no problems handily available, they will create their own problems.

Always Postpone Meetings with Time-wasting Morons

No matter how smart you are, you spend much of your day being an idiot.

The most ineffective workers are systematically moved to the place where they can do the least damage: management.

There's nothing more dangerous than a resourceful idiot.

Moslem: people who believe suicide is a good way to get laid.

Tell me what you need, and I'll tell you how to get along without it.

Always remember that as long as other people are gullible, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

Of course I don't look busy, I did it right the first time.

If you want to kill an idea without being identified as the assassin, suggest that the legal department take a look at it.

Normal people... believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet.

Large corporations welcome innovation and individualism in the same way the dinosaurs welcomed large meteors.