Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Intelligence and courtesy not always are combined Often in a wooden house a golden room we find.

Intelligence and courtesy not always are combined Often in a

Summary

This quote suggests that intelligence and courtesy do not always go hand in hand. It highlights the idea that one can possess great intellect but lack manners, and vice versa. It also uses the metaphor of a wooden house with a golden room to symbolize how unexpected or rare it is to find an individual who possesses both intelligence and courtesy. This quote reminds us that qualities such as kindness and respect should not be overshadowed by intelligence, as they hold equal value in building meaningful relationships and a harmonious society.

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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