Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.

Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frust

Summary

This quote suggests that dealing with people who genuinely try to understand, but only have a superficial grasp of a situation, can be more exasperating than engaging with individuals who possess ill intentions but lack any understanding. It points out that while well-meaning people who lack depth in their comprehension can lead to miscommunication and frustration, those with ill will who don't even attempt to understand can be easier to handle since their thoughts and motives are transparent. Thus, the quote implies that shallow understanding from good-hearted individuals can be more bothersome than complete misunderstanding from those with negative intentions.

By Martin Luther King, Jr.

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