A clever child brought up with a foolish one can itself become foolish. Man is so perfectable and corruptible he can become a fool through good sense.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Intelligent people can become foolish through negative influence or poor habits.
- In plain terms
- Even smart people can act foolish due to their company.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect your intellect from corrupting influences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who influences your thinking?
- Can intelligence be lost?
Another view
Intelligence isn't always easily corrupted.
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