Quote by Elizabeth Wordsworth

The good are so harsh to the clever, the clever so rude to the good!

The good are so harsh to the clever, the clever so rude to t

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a tension or conflict between those who are morally good and those who are intellectually clever. It indicates that the morally good individuals may be harsh or judgmental towards those who are intellectually intelligent, perhaps seeing them as lacking in moral ethics or values. Similarly, the intellectually clever individuals may behave rudely towards those who prioritize moral goodness, dismissing them as naive or lacking intelligence. The quote highlights the inherent divide between these two qualities, and the potential friction that can arise between them.

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