Quote by John Milton

Deep versed in books and shallow in himself.

Deep versed in books and shallow in himself.

Summary

This quote suggests that the person being described has extensive knowledge and understanding when it comes to academic subjects or literature, as indicated by being "deep versed in books." However, their depth of knowledge seems to be limited to external sources, as they are described as being "shallow in himself." This implies that while they may excel in their intellectual pursuits, they lack self-awareness, emotional depth, or true introspection. Essentially, the quote highlights the imbalance between intellectual growth and personal development.

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