A little too wise, they say, do ne'er live long.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being overly clever often shortens one's life.
- In plain terms
- Too much wisdom can be dangerous.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance intellect with humility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why might cleverness attract danger?
- Can wisdom be protective?
Another view
Correlation is not causation.
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