People who pride themselves on their "complexity" and deride others for being "simplistic" should realize that the truth is often not very complicated. What gets complex is evading the truth.

Thomas Sowell
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When people pride themselves on being complex, they are actually avoiding the truth. As such, when they find themselves confronted with the truth, they often feel threatened and react in a way that is counterproductive to true understanding. The truth is often not very complex when you look at it closely. If you want to learn the truth about something, all you need do is look at it carefully enough. If you happen to be in a position of power and can use that power to influence others, then you may be in a great position to help others understand the truth.

Source: Barbarians Inside The Gates And Other Controversial Essays

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