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Appeals Quote by Robert Cormier

“You could reason with someone who was halfway educated and appeal to his intelligence, but I felt helpless in the face of utter stupidity.” quote by Robert Cormier
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“You could reason with someone who was halfway educated and appeal to his intelligence, but I felt helpless in the face of utter stupidity.”

Robert Cormier

About This Quote

Reasoning with the uneducated can be futile; intelligence alone may not overcome ignorance.

In simple terms: Reasoning may fail with ignorance.

Key Takeaway

Seek empathy before argument.

Themes

education ignorance communication frustration

Mood

patient concerned

Type

ethical reflective

When to use this quote

  • classroom debates
  • family disagreements
  • political discourse

Key Concepts

critical thinking empathy

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it worth trying to reason?
  • How to handle frustration product?
A Different Perspective

Intelligence can be misused to belittle others.

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