Quote by Vaclav Havel

There's always something suspect about an intellectual on the winning side.

There's always something suspect about an intellectual on th

Summary

This quote suggests that when an intellectual or highly knowledgeable individual aligns themselves with the prevailing or winning side of an argument or conflict, their motives or intentions may be questionable. It implies a skepticism towards intellectuals who seemingly conform to popular opinion or the current societal or political landscape, insinuating that they may be driven by personal gain, a desire for acceptance, or an avoidance of controversy rather than genuine conviction or truth-seeking.

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Intelligence

By Vaclav Havel

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