Quote by Sebastian Roch Nicolas Chamfort

A man is not necessarily intelligent because he has plenty of ideas, any more than he is a good general because he has plenty of soldiers.

A man is not necessarily intelligent because he has plenty o

Summary

This quote suggests that intelligence should not be solely measured by the quantity of ideas a person has. Just as having a large number of soldiers does not automatically make someone a skilled general, having numerous ideas does not guarantee intelligence. True intelligence is characterized by the quality of ideas, the ability to formulate sound and logical thinking, and effectively applying knowledge. The quote emphasizes that the mere abundance of ideas or resources does not inherently indicate intelligence or capability.

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By Sebastian Roch Nicolas Chamfort

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