Quote by Edgar Allan Poe

Stupidity is a talent for misconception.

Stupidity is a talent for misconception.

Summary

This quote suggests that stupidity is not simply a lack of intelligence or knowledge, but rather the ability to consistently misunderstand or misinterpret information. It implies that being stupid is not a passive state, but rather an active skill to consistently distort and misunderstand things, despite the availability of accurate information. Therefore, stupidity is seen as a unique talent for consistently perceiving things in a misconstrued or misguided manner.

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By Edgar Allan Poe

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