A wise man poor Is like a sacred book that 's never read,- To himself he lives, and to all else seems dead. This age thinks better of a gilded fool Than of a threadbare saint in wisdom's school.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A poor wise person is overlooked in favor of a wealthy fool.
- In plain terms
- People value rich fools more than poor wise people.
- What can you take from it?
- Appearances often matter more than wisdom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you judge by appearance?
- Is wisdom rewarded today?
Another view
Wisdom can sometimes lead to poverty.
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