Ridiculous

Famous quotes containing the word ridiculous:

“There is nothing so ridiculous but some philosopher has said it.”
—Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 B.C.)

“One would appear ridiculous who would say, that it is only probable the sun will rise to-morrow, or that all men must die; though it is plain we have no further assurance of these facts than what experience affords us.”
—David Hume (1711–1776)

“For a man who loves power, competition from the gods is annoying. I have done away with that. I have proven to these illusory gods that a man, if he has the will, can practice, without any apprenticeship, their ridiculous trade.”
—Albert Camus (1913–1960)