Anonymous
- Humanity
We humans hold ourselves in such high regard and believe that we are intelligent and fundamentally good ; that given time we will all be equal, be all knowing and at peace. However the dark truth is that we are selfish, that we comprehend almost nothing, and that we thrive on conflict and inequality; we are each and all of us the antithesis of peace.
Steven Erikson
- Malazan Book of the Fallen
The lie of wisdom is best hidden in monologue. Dialogue exposes it. Most people purporting to wisdom dare not engage in dialogue, lest they reveal the paucity of their assumptions and the frailty of their convictions. Better to say nothing, to nod and look thoughtful.
