Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill-will.

Summary

This quote suggests that it is more disheartening to encounter individuals who hold superficial or surface-level understanding despite their good intentions, compared to those who genuinely misunderstand due to their malicious intent. It highlights the frustration that arises when individuals who mean well lack the depth of comprehension or insight required to truly comprehend an issue. In contrast, it implies that it is somewhat more bearable when people with ill-will misconstrue something, as their intentions are already biased and not genuinely seeking understanding.

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