Quote by G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

Erudition can produce foliage without bearing fruit.

Erudition can produce foliage without bearing fruit.

Summary

This quote suggests that having a vast amount of knowledge or being erudite doesn't necessarily result in tangible outcomes or valuable contributions. It implies that while one may appear well-educated or knowledgeable on the surface, they may not possess the ability or motivation to put that knowledge into practice or produce meaningful results. The analogy of foliage without fruit emphasizes the idea that superficial or excessive knowledge alone does not guarantee productivity or practicality.

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Learning

By G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

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