The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.
-- Bertrand Russell
-- Bertrand Russell
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"The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity."
Or as Joni puts it:
"The best lack conviction,
Given some time to think,
And the worst are full of
Passion without mercy."
”First, they fascinate the fools. Then, they muzzle the intelligent."
— me