'He's clever,' thought Ivan,' I must admit there are a few bright ones among the intellectuals'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ivan acknowledges that despite general criticism, some intellectuals are genuinely intelligent.
- In plain terms
- Even among critics, some smart people exist.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge intelligence where it exists.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you consider truly bright?
- How do you judge intelligence?
Another view
It assumes all intellectuals are judged the same.
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