Quote by John Stuart Mill

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid pe

Summary

This quote, often attributed to literary figure John Stuart Mill, suggests that conservatism is more commonly associated with those who are perceived as unintelligent. However, it acknowledges that not all conservatives are unintelligent while acknowledging a higher prevalence of stupidity among conservative circles. It can be interpreted as a provocative statement on the perceived correlation between political ideology and intelligence without claiming to be an absolute truth.

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