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What does it mean?
A person needs both moral and intellectual growth to be fully developed.
In plain terms
Being smart and good are both necessary to be a complete person.
What can you take from it?
Balance your ethical and intellectual development.

Where it applies

  • self improvement
  • education
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • study ethics
  • cultivate empathy
  • seek knowledge

Questions to consider

  • Which side of your character needs more attention?
  • Can you be great without being good?

Another view

It may undervalue those who focus on one area of growth.

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