Most ignorances are vincible, and in the greater number of…
“Most ignorances are vincible, and in the greater number of cases stupidity is what the Buddha pronounced it to be, a sin. For, consciously, or subconsciously, it is with deliberation that we do not know or fail to understand-because incomprehension allows us, with a good conscience, to evade unpleasant obligations and responsibilities, because ignorance is the best excuse for going on doing what one likes, but ought not, to do.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Ignorance is often used as a convenient excuse to avoid moral responsibility, masking deliberate avoidance as lack of understanding.
In simple terms: People hide behind ignorance to dodge duties.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and own your responsibilities.
Themes
responsibility
morality
self‑deception
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- leadership
- ethical dilemmas
- social obligations
Key Concepts
ethical accountability
psychology of excuse
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever use “I didn’t know” to avoid a task?
- How can you differentiate true ignorance from willful avoidance?
A Different Perspective
Ignorance can be a genuine lack of knowledge, not just a cover.