Quote by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

The intellectual is constantly betrayed by his vanity. Godlike he blandly assumes that he can express everything in words; whereas the things one loves, lives, and dies for are not, in the last analysis completely expressible in words.

The intellectual is constantly betrayed by his vanity. Godl

Summary

This quote suggests that intellectuals often possess a sense of pride and self-importance. They mistakenly believe that they have the ability to articulate and comprehend everything through language. However, the things that hold deep meaning in life, the things that individuals are passionate about and willing to sacrifice for, cannot truly be encapsulated or fully understood through words alone. There are certain experiences, emotions, and connections that remain beyond the grasp of language, and intellectuals should recognize these limitations instead of succumbing to their own arrogance.

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By Anne Morrow Lindbergh

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