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Quote by Arthur C. Clarke: Malevolence vs. Incompetence

„Never attribute to malevolence what is merely due to incompetence“

Arthur C. ClarkeArthur C. Clarke warns: Never attribute malevolence where there is only incompetence. A timeless quote about human behavior.
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Arthur C. Clarke was a British science fiction writer and physicist.

This quote emphasizes that problems often arise from incompetence rather than malicious intent.


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Inspirational quote image by Arthur C. Clarke about malevolence and incompetence

Sir Arthur Charles Clarke was a British science fiction writer and physicist. He also became widely known through the film “2001: A Space Odyssey,” whose screenplay he co-wrote with Stanley Kubrick. Clarke explored scientific and technological developments in novels, short stories, and articles.

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