Quote by Aldous Huxley

For at least two thirds of our miseries spring from human stupidity, human malice and those great motivators and justifiers of malice and stupidity, idealism, dogmatism and proselytizing zeal on behalf of religious or political idols

For at least two thirds of our miseries spring from human st

Summary

This quote suggests that a significant portion of our sufferings and hardships are a result of human actions driven by lack of intelligence, malicious intentions, and strong beliefs in ideologies, whether religious or political. The speaker highlights how idealism, dogmatism, and proselytizing zeal often serve as catalysts for both malice and stupidity. By pointing out these factors, the quote emphasizes the negative consequences brought about by human behavior and the negative impact of blind devotion to certain ideas or causes.

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Stupidity Dogmatism

By Aldous Huxley

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