Quote by Laurence J. Peter

Some problems are so complex that you have to be highly intelligent and well informed just to be undecided about them.

Some problems are so complex that you have to be highly inte

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This quote suggests that certain problems are so intricate and involved that even individuals with high intelligence and detailed knowledge may not have a clear or definitive stance on them. It implies that the more complex a problem becomes, the less likely it is for one to have a straightforward answer or solution. Therefore, being undecided or unsure about such complex issues could actually indicate a sign of intelligence and understanding of the intricacies involved.

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