The only people left with positive opinions are those who are too stupid to know when their opinions are absurd. Consequently the world is ruled by fools, and the intelligent count for nothing in the councils of the nations. This state of affairs, if it continues, must plunge the world more and more deeply into misfortune.
Source:On modern uncertainty (written in June 20, 1932 and pub. in Mortals and Others, v.1, 1975
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