I think we need to try to think of everyone as human first, then enjoy observing the differences. Caring about something so trivial as color of hair, eyes, or skin seems a waste of time. It is what is shining out from the inside that counts.
βStupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil; it can be exposed and, if need be, prevented by use of force. Evil always carries within itself the germ of its own subversion in that it leaves behind in human beings at least a sense of unease. Against stupidity we are defenseless. Neither protests nor the use of force accomplish anything here; reasons fall on deaf ears; facts that contradict oneβs prejudgment simply need not be believed β in such moments the stupid person even becomes critical β and when facts are irrefutable they are just pushed aside as inconsequential, as incidental. In all this the stupid person, in contrast to the malicious one, is utterly self satisfied and, being easily irritated, becomes dangerous by going on the attack. For that reason, greater caution is called for when dealing with a stupid person than with a malicious one. Never again will we try to persuade the stupid person with reasons, for it is senseless and dangerous.β
true. Too bad we are fighting each other and walking around on egg shells rather than having grown up conversations with each other…
I totally agree, Ruth. But I refuse to walk on eggshells. Fear is what the elitists want and I’m not about to give them that.
I totally agree! π
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Excellent point!
Thank you so much, Gregory! ππ€
I think we need to try to think of everyone as human first, then enjoy observing the differences. Caring about something so trivial as color of hair, eyes, or skin seems a waste of time. It is what is shining out from the inside that counts.
My thoughts exactly! π― π―
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Thank you so much, girl! πππΉ
Diderich Bonhoeffer. Look him up for his theory of stupidity.
I definitely will! Thank you so much. π
βStupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil; it can be exposed and, if need be, prevented by use of force. Evil always carries within itself the germ of its own subversion in that it leaves behind in human beings at least a sense of unease. Against stupidity we are defenseless. Neither protests nor the use of force accomplish anything here; reasons fall on deaf ears; facts that contradict oneβs prejudgment simply need not be believed β in such moments the stupid person even becomes critical β and when facts are irrefutable they are just pushed aside as inconsequential, as incidental. In all this the stupid person, in contrast to the malicious one, is utterly self satisfied and, being easily irritated, becomes dangerous by going on the attack. For that reason, greater caution is called for when dealing with a stupid person than with a malicious one. Never again will we try to persuade the stupid person with reasons, for it is senseless and dangerous.β
Wow! Great points here! π
And that’s not all of it, but it’s a darn good theory!
I like this!
Thank you so much, Chen! <3
A good reminder to be true to yourself.
Thank you so much, Bernadette! <3