Business Quote by David Eddings
““Have you ever noticed that? We base our assessment of the intelligence of others almost entirely on how closely their thinking matches our own. I'm sure that there are people out there who violently disagree with me on most things, and I'm broad-minded enough to conceded that they might possibly not be completely idiots, but I much prefer the company of people who agree with me. You might want to think about that.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: David Eddings, 1995
We judge others’ intelligence by how much they think like us, preferring agreement over disagreement.
In simple terms: People favor those who think like them, overlooking differing intelligence.
Key Takeaway
Seek diverse viewpoints, not just agreeable ones.
Themes
bias
intelligence
agreement
open‑mindedness
social perception
Mood
critical
thoughtful
challenging
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- online forums
- academic debates
- friend groups
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
confirmation bias
epistemic humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What would happen if you embraced opposing ideas?
- How can you measure intelligence beyond agreement?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on similarity can limit learning and innovation.
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