Quote by Naguib Mahfouz

You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.

You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can

Summary

This quote suggests that intelligence can be gauged by the quality of a person's answers, indicating their cleverness. However, the true measure of wisdom lies in the thoughtful and insightful questions a person poses. It implies that wise individuals are more likely to seek and explore knowledge and understanding through questioning, indicating a deeper level of wisdom and insight beyond mere intelligence.

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By Naguib Mahfouz

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