Achieve Quote by J. Budziszewski
“There are some forms of stupidity that one must be highly intelligent and educated to achieve.”
About This Quote
Points out that some foolish actions require high intelligence and education to execute.
In simple terms: Stupidity can be sophisticated.
Key Takeaway
Beware of clever folly.
Themes
intelligence
folly
education
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- making decisions
- leadership
- policy making
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
overconfidence
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you seen smart people make stupid choices?
- What safeguards reduce intelligent folly?
A Different Perspective
Even educated people can act irrationally.
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