They hate you if you're clever, and they despise a fool.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People react negatively to both cleverness and foolishness.
- In plain terms
- They hate clever people and despise fools.
- What can you take from it?
- Both extremes of intelligence invite dislike.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do people judge your intelligence?
- Is there a safe middle ground?
Another view
It ignores that many people appreciate both traits.
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