Quote by Kin Hubbard

Some fellows get credit for being conservative when they are only stupid.

Some fellows get credit for being conservative when they are

Summary

This quote suggests that there are individuals who are mistaken for being "conservative" in their thinking, but they are actually just lacking intelligence or knowledge in their opinions. It implies that being conservative is not inherently foolish, but there are some who use conservatism as a guise for ignorance. Essentially, the quote highlights the distinction between genuine conservative thinking and unintelligent perspectives often mislabeled as such.

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Conservatism

By Kin Hubbard

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