The fundamental cause of trouble in the world (Russell)
January 30th, 2008 | Published in Truth, Quotes, Culture, Religion | 1 Comment
The fundamental cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.
–Bertrand Russell
January 31st, 2008 at 7:11 pm (#)
That’s remarkably similar to Yeats’ line from The Second Coming:
“The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.”