Frank J. Wilstach, comp. A Dictionary of Similes. 1916.
Ridiculous
Ridiculous as a wig on the head of Apollo.
—Anonymous
A lord without riches is like a soldier without arms—very ridiculous.
—Anonymous
Ridiculous as a lover.
—Demetrios Bikelas
As ridiculous as to venture your life for another man’s quarrel.
—Thomas Shadwell
Ridiculous as to imitate the inimitable.
—Sir Richard Steele