“A stupid person is a person who causes losses to another person or to a group of persons while himself deriving no gain and even possibly incurring losses.”
What this quote means
This definition of stupidity highlights a particularly harmful behavior: causing harm to others without gaining any benefit, or even hurting oneself. It underscores the absurdity of some human actions and invites us to reflect on the impact of our choices, both on others and ourselves.
How to apply it daily
Before acting, assess whether your decision could harm someone without benefit to you; if so, reconsider it.
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