Quote by G. K. Chesterton

A large section of the intelligentsia seems wholly devoid of intelligence.

A large section of the intelligentsia seems wholly devoid of

Summary

The quote suggests that a significant portion of the intellectual community lacks intelligence or critical thinking skills. It implies disappointment or frustration with intellectuals who fail to live up to expectations in terms of their capacity for reasoning and insightful thinking.

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By G. K. Chesterton

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