Quote by Karl Menninger

The voice of intelligence ... is drowned out by the roar of fear. It is ignored by the voice of desire. It is contradicted by the voice of shame. It is biased by hate and extinguished by anger. Most of all it is silenced by ignorance.

The voice of intelligence ... is drowned out by the roar of

Summary

This quote emphasizes how the voice of intelligence often gets overshadowed and disregarded by various negative emotions and attitudes. Fear, desire, shame, hate, anger, and ignorance drown out the rational and logical voice of intelligence. These powerful emotions and biases discredit and silence the influence of intelligence, preventing it from being heard and considered. The quote serves as a reminder of the barriers that hinder rational thinking and promote ignorance in decision-making and discourse.

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Ignorance & Stupidity

By Karl Menninger

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