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What does it mean?
The speaker observes a shared flaw in another person and himself: possessing intelligence or authority but lacking deeper understanding or direction.
In plain terms
They both have knowledge or power but lack wisdom or a clear reason to use it.
What can you take from it?
Having resources or intellect is not enough without purpose or judgment.

Where it applies

  • personal reflection
  • observing others
  • moral judgment

Putting it to work

  • assessing leadership
  • evaluating personal growth

Questions to consider

  • Do you have knowledge without wisdom?
  • What purpose guides your power?

Another view

It assumes wisdom and purpose are always distinct from knowledge and power.

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