The world is divided into men who have wit and no religion and men who have religion and no wit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often excel in either intellect or faith, but rarely both.
- In plain terms
- Wit and religion usually do not coexist in the same person.
- What can you take from it?
- Intellect and faith are often seen as separate paths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you identify more with wit or religion?
- Can one truly have both?
Another view
It ignores those who integrate reason and spirituality.
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