Quote by Will Rogers

There is nothing so stupid as an educated man, if you get him off the thing he was educated in.

There is nothing so stupid as an educated man, if you get hi

Summary

This quote suggests that a person who is highly educated in a specific field might lack skills or knowledge in other areas. When taken out of their comfort zone or expertise, their educated background becomes ineffective. The quote highlights the importance of diverse knowledge and the limitation of focusing on one subject, suggesting that intelligence should extend beyond a narrow realm to truly be considered wise.

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By Will Rogers

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