The highest point a poor brain can reach from experience is the ability to find out the weaknesses of superior people.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some people only feel smart by finding faults in those they consider smarter.
- In plain terms
- A weak mind might feel better by pointing out others' flaws.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't mistake criticism for genuine intelligence or insight.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you critique to learn or to feel better?
- How do you handle feeling inferior?
Another view
Identifying weaknesses is sometimes necessary for improvement.
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