“Why do you have to be the same as the others? ...Most of them are stupid.”

“Why is it that most things you might willingly do under other circumstances become distasteful when you have no choice?”

“There is no need," Capricorn finally began, raising his voice, "for me to explain to most of you why the three prisoners you see there are to be punished. For the rest, it is enough for me to say it is for treachery, loose talk, and stupidity. One may argue, of course, over whether or not stupidity is a crime deserving of death. I think it is, for it can have exactly the same consequences as treachery.”

“Humans beings always do the most intelligent thing…after they’ve tried every stupid alternative and none of them have worked”

“Smartass Disciple: Master, why do some people so stubborn and unruly ?Master of Stupidity: Only when you want them do according to your wish.”

“I have many regrets, and I'm sure everyone does. The stupid things you do, you regret if you have any sense, and if you don't regret them, maybe you're stupid.”