Quote by Claude Bernard

Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who possess only average or ordinary abilities often tend to accumulate a large amount of knowledge. It implies that while they may not excel in other aspects, these mediocre men compensate by investing a significant amount of time and effort into acquiring knowledge. They may rely on their depth of knowledge to compensate for their lack of exceptional skills or talents, demonstrating that intellectual accumulation can serve as a form of compensation for other areas in which they may fall short.

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By Claude Bernard

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