Quote by Bertrand Russell

A stupid man's report of what a clever man says is never accurate because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand.

A stupid man's report of what a clever man says is never acc

Summary

This quote suggests that when a clever person speaks, a stupid person's understanding of it is unreliable. This is because the stupid person unconsciously distorts or misinterprets the information based on their own limited comprehension. Their interpretation becomes a simplified version that aligns with their own cognitive abilities. Consequently, there is a significant loss of accuracy and depth in the translation of ideas from a clever person to a stupid person.

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Ignorance & Stupidity

By Bertrand Russell

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