Never attribute to malice, that which can be reasonably explained by stupidity.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Malice scorned, puts out itself; but argued, give a kind of credit to a false accusation.
Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.
Malice can always find a mark to shoot at, and a pretence to fire.
Just as the performance of the vilest and most wicked deeds requires spirit and talent, so even the greatest demand a certain insensitivity which under other circumstances we would call stupidity.
I have been the victim of heartless malice.
Insolence is not logic; epithets are the arguments of malice.
Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it.
Stupidity is the deliberate cultivation of ignorance.
Malice is always authentic and sincere.
Malice is only another name for mediocrity.