I didn't mean you were stupid. It's just that you're not logical, which isn't the same thing at all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker clarifies that lacking logic is different from being unintelligent.
- In plain terms
- Not being logical is not the same as being stupid.
- What can you take from it?
- Distinguish between intelligence and logical reasoning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define logic?
- When is clarification useful?
Another view
It can still feel like an insult to the recipient.
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