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What does it mean?
A paradoxical observation about someone's intelligence and innocence coexisting.
In plain terms
He is very wise but also very naive.
What can you take from it?
Wisdom and naivety can coexist.

Where it applies

  • judging character
  • artistic temperaments
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • understanding complexity
  • accepting paradox
  • evaluating people

Questions to consider

  • Can someone be smart and innocent?
  • What defines wisdom?

Another view

Describing someone as both wise and naive may be oversimplified.

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