And then he thought: is this how idiots rationalize their stupidity to themselves?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often create excuses to justify their own foolish actions.
- In plain terms
- Idiots make reasons to think they are smart.
- What can you take from it?
- Question your own rationalizations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you defend mistakes?
- Are you rationalizing?
Another view
Sometimes bad outcomes aren't stupidity.
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