That such a dynamic speaker, writer and thinker has devolved into a sputtering death-loving crank is certainly sad, especially for us who knew him back in the day.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author expresses regret that a respected speaker and thinker has become a destructive figure.
- In plain terms
- It is sad when a smart person turns into a harmful one.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge the fall of respected figures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What causes respected people to change?
Another view
The quote assumes prior knowledge of the person mentioned.
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