The Illusion of Knowledge

The human brain likes to think it's right, so much so that it will convince itself it's right even when it knows it's wrong. People like to think they're smart, so they measure intelligence by the measure that makes them smartest. Some people think knowing a lot of facts makes them smart. Of course, some facts are more useful to know than others. Most people measure the facts they know as important, and facts they don't know as less important. Those who don't know facts beyond what was on TV last night, will rate intelligence by something other than facts, like pure thought, which generally means having an opinion.

Since we all have to deal with stupid people, here are some funny quotes about stupid people:

1. "There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and humans stupidity, and I'm not so sure about the universe." Einstein

2. "Never argue with idiots, they'll drag you down to their level and bet you with experience." Mark Twain

3. "The problem with the world is that smart people are full of doubt, while the stupid people are full of confidence." Charles Bukowski

4. "On the internet you can be anything you want. It's strange that so many people choose to be stupid."

5. "We live in an era of smart phones and stupid people."

6. "Stupid people are like glow sticks, I want to break them and shake them until the light comes on."

7. "Have you listened to someone for a while and wondered, 'Who ties your shoelaces?'"

8. "I ask for patience to deal with stupid people, and courage to tolerate their ignorance, because Lord only know if I ask for strength, I will beat them to death!"

9. "After dealing with stupid people all day. I realized how much I like my cat."

10. "Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize that half of them are dumber than that."

Farewell, and may you not have to interact with people who abuse their privilege to be stupid.

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