Quote by Havelock Ellis

A sublime faith in human imbecility has seldom led those who cherish it astray.

A sublime faith in human imbecility has seldom led those who

Summary

This quote suggests that those who hold a deeply rooted belief in the foolishness or stupidity of humanity often do not make errors in judgment because they expect people to act in foolish ways. By acknowledging human fallibility, they are not surprised or disappointed by the foolish choices made by others. This quote insinuates that having such a faith in human imbecility may act as a protective shield against disappointment.

By Havelock Ellis

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