Quote by Maxim Gorky

A good man can be stupid and still be good. But a bad man must have brains.

A good man can be stupid and still be good. But a bad man mu

Summary

This quote suggests that being good is not necessarily tied to intelligence, as a good person can make foolish decisions but still possess good intentions and morals. On the other hand, a bad person requires intelligence or cunning to carry out malicious actions, implying that intelligence can be a contributing factor to someone's moral character, albeit in a negative way. Thus, it highlights the fact that being good is more intrinsic to one's character, while being bad often involves a certain level of calculating intelligence.

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By Maxim Gorky

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