• Iconoclast@feddit.uk
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    3 days ago

    Certain selection bias there - we only hear from the dumb people who are dumb enough to demonstrate their stupidity loudly. Though perhaps the sense to shut the fuck up is itself a sign of a certain level of intelligence that’s missing from the even dumber ones.

  • Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    A good argument only needs to be said once.

    A stupid one needs to be repeated over and over until it hits an ear stupid enough to believe it.

  • kbal@fedia.io
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    3 days ago

    The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.