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Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. Acts 26:24

Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee

Summary

In this quote, taken from the Book of Acts in the Bible, Paul is being accused of madness by Agrippa. Agrippa implies that Paul's extensive knowledge and learning have driven him to insanity or eccentricity. The quote reflects how some may perceive individuals who possess great wisdom or knowledge as being disconnected from reality or labeled as mentally unstable. It highlights the tensions between the educated and those who may not understand or accept their expertise.

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