Quote by William Osler

The greater the ignorance the greater the dogmatism.

The greater the ignorance the greater the dogmatism.

Summary

This quote suggests that where there is a lack of knowledge or understanding, there tends to be a stronger adherence to fixed beliefs or ideologies. When individuals are ignorant about a subject, they may resort to dogmatism as a way to assert their opinions without considering evidence or alternative perspectives. Essentially, the less one knows, the more resistant they may be towards questioning or challenging their own beliefs, leading to a more rigid and inflexible mindset.

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Ignorance & Stupidity

By William Osler

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