A man must be excessively stupid, as well as uncharitable, who believes that there is no virtue but on his own side, and that there are not men as honest as himself who may differ from him in political principles.
I’m upvoting for the sentiment but I don’t think the quote is very accurate. It doesn’t take execessive stupidity to make this mistake. It is a very common mistake made often by even very bright individuals. If it simply took excessive stupidity it wouldn’t be nearly as common a problem.
Joseph Addison, The Spectator No. 243 (8 December 1711).
I’m upvoting for the sentiment but I don’t think the quote is very accurate. It doesn’t take execessive stupidity to make this mistake. It is a very common mistake made often by even very bright individuals. If it simply took excessive stupidity it wouldn’t be nearly as common a problem.