Quote by Thomas Sowell

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.

Intellectuals may like to think of themselves as people who

Summary

This quote implies that intellectuals often present themselves as revealing the truth and challenging authority. However, it suggests that some intellectuals manipulate the truth for their own benefit, using falsehoods as a means to gain power. The statement questions the authenticity of intellectuals' intentions and highlights the potential hypocrisy in their actions.

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By Thomas Sowell

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