Dunces

“When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him.” ❋ Unknown (2008)

This is the perfect time to quote another great satirist, Jonathan Swift: “When a true genius appears in this world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him. ” ❋ Unknown (2006)

In old days, young men had to study; they didn’t want to be called dunces, so they had to work hard whether they liked it or not. ❋ Unknown (1917)

A much more sensible explanation is that the so-called dunces are not exhausted before they begin the serious business of life. ❋ George Bernard Shaw (1903)

But this is what the dunces are the last people to realize: indeed, "every man is of importance to himself, and therefore, in his own opinion, to others"; so the victim is the first to "publish injuries or misfortunes which had never been known unless related by himself, and at which those that hear them will only laugh; for no man sympathizes with the sorrows of vanity." ❋ John Cann Bailey (1897)

The world has been very kind to many who were once known as dunces or blockheads, after they have become very successful; but it was very cross to them while they were struggling through discouragement and misinterpretation. ❋ Orison Swett Marden (1887)

The latter group -- the so-called dunces, include Ronald Reagan, Sarah Palin, Michael Steele and Glenn Beck. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Children who are weak academically and are ridiculed and called dunces, can blossom and earn respect from peers when given the opportunity to excel in sports, or in the creative or performing arts. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Yes, in case you "dunces" are wondering, I am a life-long Democrat. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Here we go again, the traditional class "dunces" still don't get it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I'm going with my 'dunces' theory, sadly, because lord knows we got lots of fucking imbeciles in the GOP at the state level. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I'm also willing to bet that Alan Moore has enough money now that he doesn't need to cater to a wide audience of slavish fanboys and literary dunces anymore. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This guy is making the U.S. of A. look like a nation of dunces! ❋ Unknown (2009)

We alsway give a free pass to good looking dunces; look at Ronald Reagan; dumb as a post. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Nichol ridiculed the Republican domination of the North Carolina General Assembly as a confederacy of dunces: ❋ Michael Carmichael (2011)

Our students feel like geniuses but perform like dunces. ❋ Unknown (2011)

[Timmy] you fucking [dunce] to the [corner]! ❋ LazyBoy (2004)

Idiot: "Hey you *insert insult for something extremely idiotic here*" You, [an intellectual]: "[Go away], you fucking [dunce]" ❋ An_Intellectual (2019)

[Brian] you are such a [dunce], GO SIT [IN THE CORNER]! ❋ TexySurtle (2011)

[Wow] the Dunc is [coming]! ❋ Anonymous (2003)

Me: I just bought a £[20] [lottery] [scratch card] and didn't win anything. I just dunced myself! ❋ Jogford (2017)

Guy A: Dude have you watched Dunc? Guy B: You mean that [Dune] [remake] flick? Guy A: How dare you. Dunc is no mere flick, it's pure undiluted [kino]. ❋ Anon&mouse (2020)

India couldn't [figure out] her [math homework], she is a total [dunce] ❋ BobSagat1 (2017)

A: [Dad], can I buy this? B: [Dunc are]. A: [Thank you]! ❋ OvoJoaca (2019)

God, I love Dunc or If the world had more [Dunc's], it would be a place of perfection and [heaven on earth]...lol, sorry, calling him Dunc in that sentence just sounds weird...it's [DUNCAN]!!! :D ❋ Princess Emm (2004)

You'll [wear it] out if [you don't] stop being a [dunc]. ❋ Anonymous (2003)