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What does it mean?
A person can compensate for lack of knowledge with moral corruption.
In plain terms
He is uneducated but very unethical.
What can you take from it?
Lack of knowledge does not excuse bad morals.

Where it applies

  • judging others
  • workplace behavior
  • moral assessment

Putting it to work

  • evaluate character
  • don't excuse bad behavior

Questions to consider

  • What matters more: knowledge or ethics?
  • Who compensates for what?

Another view

It assumes education and morals are independent.

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