Quote by Carl Gustav Jung

The wise man who is not heeded is counted a fool, and the fool who proclaims the general folly first and loudest passes for a prophet and F?hrer, and sometimes it is luckily the other way round as well, or else mankind would long since have perished of stupidity.

The wise man who is not heeded is counted a fool, and the fo

Summary

This quote suggests that perception can often be misleading. The wise person who goes unheard is considered foolish, while the foolish person who confidently speaks about society's ignorance is regarded as a leader or prophet. Occasionally, this dynamic is fortunately reversed. Without this occasional reversal, humanity would have met its demise due to its own stupidity. The quote highlights the irony and complexity of how society perceives wisdom and foolishness, emphasizing the importance of questioning popular opinions and recognizing true wisdom.

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By Carl Gustav Jung

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