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  1. A quotation from Douglas Adams

    Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experiences of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

    Douglas Adams (1952–2001) English author, humorist, screenwriter
    Last Chance to See, ch. 4 (1990) [with Mark Carwardine]

    More about this quote: wist.info/adams-douglas/1461/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #douglasadams #lastchancetosee #communication #education #ego #experience #humancondition #humannature #humanity #learning #pride #stubbornness #willfulignorance

  2. A quotation from Bill Watterson

    CALVIN: I don’t care about issues! I’ve got better things to do than argue with every wrong-headed crackpot with an ignorant opinion! I’m a busy man! I say, either agree with me or take a hike! I’m right, period! End of discussion!

    Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
    Calvin and Hobbes (1993-11-16)

    More about this quote: wist.info/watterson-bill/83998…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #billwatterson #calvinandhobbes #agreement #argument #debate #demands #differenceofopinion #ignorance #inflexibility #issues #opinion #opinionofothers #selfrighteousness #stubbornness

  3. A quotation from Josh Billings

    Whare thare iz one man obstinate bekauze he iz wize, thare iz 4,695,853 obstinate bekauze they are ignorant.
     
    [Where there is one man obstinate because he is wise, there are 4,685,853 obstinate because they are ignorant.]

    Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
    Josh Billings’ Farmer’s Allminax, 1874-12 (1874 ed.)

    More about this quote: wist.info/billings-josh/83874/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #joshbillings #conviction #determination #ignorance #obstinacy #sticktoit #stubbornness #wisdom

  4. A quotation from Josh Billings

    Whare thare iz one man obstinate bekauze he iz wize, thare iz 4,695,853 obstinate bekauze they are ignorant.
     
    [Where there is one man obstinate because he is wise, there are 4,685,853 obstinate because they are ignorant.]

    Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
    Josh Billings’ Farmer’s Allminax, 1874-12 (1874 ed.)

    More about this quote: wist.info/billings-josh/83874/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #joshbillings #conviction #determination #ignorance #obstinacy #sticktoit #stubbornness #wisdom

  5. A quotation from Josh Billings

    Whare thare iz one man obstinate bekauze he iz wize, thare iz 4,695,853 obstinate bekauze they are ignorant.
     
    [Where there is one man obstinate because he is wise, there are 4,685,853 obstinate because they are ignorant.]

    Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
    Josh Billings’ Farmer’s Allminax, 1874-12 (1874 ed.)

    More about this quote: wist.info/billings-josh/83874/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #joshbillings #conviction #determination #ignorance #obstinacy #sticktoit #stubbornness #wisdom

  6. A quotation from Josh Billings

    Whare thare iz one man obstinate bekauze he iz wize, thare iz 4,695,853 obstinate bekauze they are ignorant.
     
    [Where there is one man obstinate because he is wise, there are 4,685,853 obstinate because they are ignorant.]

    Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
    Josh Billings’ Farmer’s Allminax, 1874-12 (1874 ed.)

    More about this quote: wist.info/billings-josh/83874/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #joshbillings #conviction #determination #ignorance #obstinacy #sticktoit #stubbornness #wisdom

  7. A quotation from Josh Billings

    Whare thare iz one man obstinate bekauze he iz wize, thare iz 4,695,853 obstinate bekauze they are ignorant.
     
    [Where there is one man obstinate because he is wise, there are 4,685,853 obstinate because they are ignorant.]

    Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
    Josh Billings’ Farmer’s Allminax, 1874-12 (1874 ed.)

    More about this quote: wist.info/billings-josh/83874/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #joshbillings #conviction #determination #ignorance #obstinacy #sticktoit #stubbornness #wisdom

  8. A quotation from John Adams

    Thanks be to God, that he gave me Stubborness, when I know I am right.

    John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
    Letter (1782-09-27) to Edmund Jenings

    More info about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/35533/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #blessing #certainty #conviction #courage #obstinacy #righteousness #selfrighteousness #stubbornness

  9. A quotation from Joubert, Joseph:

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    Those who never retract their opinions love themselves more than they love truth.
    [Ceux qui ne se rétractent jamais s’aiment phis que la vérité.]
    »»»»»

    Full quote, sourcing, notes:
    wist.info/joubert-joseph/2188/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #changeofmind #dogma #ego #obstinacy #pride #retraction #sticktoit #stubbornness #truth

  10. A quotation from Maugham, W. Somerset:

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    The Vicar of Blackstable would have nothing to do with the scheme which Philip laid before him. He had a great idea that one should stick to whatever one had begun. Like all weak men he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one’s mind.
    »»»»»

    Full quote, sourcing, notes:
    wist.info/maugham-william-some

    #quote #quotes #quotation #changeofmind #consistency #determination #inflexibility #sticktoit #stubbornness #weakness

  11. A quotation from Maugham, W. Somerset:

    «««««
    The Vicar of Blackstable would have nothing to do with the scheme which Philip laid before him. He had a great idea that one should stick to whatever one had begun. Like all weak men he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one’s mind.
    »»»»»

    Full quote, sourcing, notes:
    wist.info/maugham-william-some

    #quote #quotes #quotation #changeofmind #consistency #determination #inflexibility #sticktoit #stubbornness #weakness

  12. A quotation from Maugham, W. Somerset:

    «««««
    The Vicar of Blackstable would have nothing to do with the scheme which Philip laid before him. He had a great idea that one should stick to whatever one had begun. Like all weak men he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one’s mind.
    »»»»»

    Full quote, sourcing, notes:
    wist.info/maugham-william-some

    #quote #quotes #quotation #changeofmind #consistency #determination #inflexibility #sticktoit #stubbornness #weakness

  13. A quotation from Maugham, W. Somerset:

    «««««
    The Vicar of Blackstable would have nothing to do with the scheme which Philip laid before him. He had a great idea that one should stick to whatever one had begun. Like all weak men he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one’s mind.
    »»»»»

    Full quote, sourcing, notes:
    wist.info/maugham-william-some

    #quote #quotes #quotation #changeofmind #consistency #determination #inflexibility #sticktoit #stubbornness #weakness