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The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.
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The quote contrasts two attitudes: people who understand least may speak with complete certainty, while thoughtful and knowledgeable people recognize reasons to doubt themselves. It presents this imbalance as a fundamental source of trouble in the modern world. In everyday terms, overconfidence can be more disruptive than honest uncertainty, especially when confidence is not supported by understanding.
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