Watch out for intellect, because it knows so much it knows nothingand leaves you hanging upside down, mouthing knowledge as your heartfalls out of your mouth.

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The quote “Watch out for intellect,because it knows so much it knows nothingand leaves you hanging upside down,mouthing knowledge as your heartfalls out of your mouth” describes how people who are very intelligent and educated can often make the wrong decisions and make bad decisions. They show off what they know and make others look foolish by doing so.

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