Quote by Woody Allen

His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed moral bankruptcy.

His lack of education is more than compensated for by his ke

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual being referred to may not possess a strong academic background or knowledge, but they make up for it with an exceptionally corrupt moral character. The emphasis is placed on the person's immorality being so deeply ingrained that it overshadows any deficiencies in their education. In essence, the quote highlights how moral bankruptcy can have a more profound and damaging impact than a lack of education.

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