Quote by EmileAuguste Chartier

There are only two kinds of scholars; those who love ideas and those who hate them.

There are only two kinds of scholars; those who love ideas a

Summary

This quote suggests that scholars can be broadly divided into two categories based on their attitude towards ideas: those who have a deep appreciation and love for ideas, and those who have a dislike or aversion towards ideas. It implies that scholars either embrace and enthusiastically engage with new concepts, theories, and knowledge, or they may be more skeptical, resistant, or perhaps even closed-minded when it comes to exploring and embracing intellectual ideas. This quote underscores the contrasting ways in which scholars approach and interact with the world of ideas.

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