Quote by Edgar Degas

There is no such thing as Intelligence; one has intelligence of this or that. One must have intelligence only for what one is doing.

There is no such thing as Intelligence; one has intelligence

Summary

This quote suggests that intelligence is not a universal trait, but rather specific to each individual's activities or areas of expertise. It implies that intelligence shouldn't be measured by a person's overall ability, but rather by their competence and understanding in the particular field they are engaged in. In essence, it emphasizes the importance of focusing one's intelligence on the task at hand and not expecting it to be applicable to every aspect of life.

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