The elitist is someone whose education is greater than his intelligence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True intelligence involves wisdom, not just formal education or credentials.
- In plain terms
- Being educated does not make you smart.
- What can you take from it?
- Value wisdom over credentials.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you confuse degrees with intelligence?
- How do you measure true understanding?
Another view
Education can still be a strong indicator of intelligence.
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