Quote by Karl Kraus

Education is a crutch with which the foolish attack the wise to prove that they are not idiots.

Education is a crutch with which the foolish attack the wise

Summary

This quote suggests that some people use their education and knowledge as a means to belittle others, especially those wiser or more intelligent than themselves. It implies that these individuals use education not to genuinely gain understanding, but rather to prove themselves as not being ignorant. The quote criticizes the tendency of some individuals to prioritize appearing knowledgeable over truly seeking wisdom and enlightenment.

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