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Scott Adams — Portrait after a picture by Art of Charm (CC BY 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons.

The quotations of

Scott Adams

American cartoonist and author

1957–2026

7 quotes, most often on Comedy.

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.
The Dilbert Principle (1996)
- Art
If there are no stupid questions, then what kind of questions do stupid people ask? Do they get smart just in time to ask questions.
- Intelligence
Nothing inspires forgiveness quite like revenge.
- Forgiveness
Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.
“A Kind Word”, in DNRC Newsletter #9 (December 1995)
- Charity
Never laugh when you’re being sarcastic. It will ruin the effect.
The Joy of Work (1998)
- Humor
- Laughter
The most important skill for any leader is the ability to take credit for things that happen on their own.
The Dilbert Principle (1996)
- Comedy
- Leadership
Hopelessness isn’t the same as happiness, but it’s enough to make the employees stop complaining, and that’s a good start.
Dogbert’s Top Secret Management Handbook (1996)
- Comedy
- Work

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