Intellectuals may like to think of themselves as people who 'speak truth to power' but too often they are people who speak lies to gain power.[1]
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Some of the biggest cases of mistaken identity are among intellectuals who have trouble remembering that they are not God.[2]
Permalink to quote #11 When I see the worsening degeneracy in our politicians, our media, our educators, and our intelligentsia, I can't help wondering if the day may yet come when t…
Permalink to quote #9 Too often what are called 'educated' people are simply people who have been sheltered from reality for years in ivy-covered buildings. Those whose whole career…
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