Stupidity is brief and guileless, while wit equivocates and hides. Wit is a scoundrel, while stupidity is honest and sincere.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky
About This Quote

The author of this quote is referring to an individual who is too quick to judge others. He or she is quick to jump to conclusions and often has very low self-esteem. The person in question does not believe that he or she is capable of doing anything right. They have a very low opinion of their own intelligence and lack confidence in their ability to complete a task.

Sometimes, this trait can be a result of a physical deformity. In this case, the person’s inability to speak properly can lead them to believe that they are incapable of doing things that require good communication skills.

Source: The Brothers Karamazov

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