Many much-learned men have no intelligence.

Democritus
Many much-learned men have no intelligence.
Many much-learned men have no intelligence.
Many much-learned men have no intelligence.
Many much-learned men have no intelligence.
About This Quote

Many much-learned men have no intelligence. This quote is not very well known. It was written by the Greek philosopher Pythagoras. The meaning of the quote is that you should not believe that all knowledge is important, or that it can help you succeed in life. You should focus on developing your own talent, and never think that something you did not do will bring you success.

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