Quote by Robertson Davies, Can a Doctor B

It is not always easy to diagnose. The simplest form of stupidity - the mumbling, nose-picking, stolid incomprehension - can be detected by anyone. But the stupidity which disguises itself as thought, and which talks so glibly and eloquently, indeed never stops talking, in every walk of life is not so easy to identify, because it marches under a formidable name, which few dare attack. It is called Popular Opinion...

It is not always easy to diagnose. The simplest form of stup

Summary

This quote emphasizes that true stupidity is not always apparent, and often goes unnoticed because it wears the cloak of intellect and hides behind the veil of popular opinion. It suggests that surface-level signs of stupidity are easily recognizable, but the more insidious kind disguises itself as thoughtful discourse and confidently dominates conversations. The quote warns against blindly accepting popular opinion without critical thinking, as it can be a subtle form of stupidity that is difficult to challenge due to its widespread acceptance and influence.

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Ignorance & Stupidity

By Robertson Davies, Can a Doctor B

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