Quote by Benjamin Franklin

He was so learned that he could name a horse in nine languages so ignorant that he bought a cow to ride on.

He was so learned that he could name a horse in nine languag

Summary

This quote humorously juxtaposes the two extreme traits of being highly educated and yet utterly lacking common sense. It implies that the person mentioned possesses an impressive intellectual capacity, as evidenced by the ability to name a horse in nine languages. However, it highlights their ignorance by describing the nonsensical decision to buy a cow for riding, which displays a complete lack of practical knowledge. The quote serves as a reminder that intelligence in one area does not necessarily guarantee sound judgment in all aspects of life.

By Benjamin Franklin

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