Quote by Benjamin Franklin

The learned fool writes his nonsense in better language than the unlearned, but it is still nonsense.

The learned fool writes his nonsense in better language than

Summary

This quote suggests that intelligence or education does not guarantee wisdom or the ability to convey meaningful ideas. It states that even if a knowledgeable person expresses foolishness using sophisticated language, it remains foolishness. The quote highlights the importance of substance over style, emphasizing that true understanding and wisdom require more than just the appearance of intelligence.

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By Benjamin Franklin

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