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People often confuse intelligence with superficial erudition. They boast of their knowledge of poetry, capitals of states. They are proud to remember the exact dates of wars and holidays.
All this is superficial knowledge and false erudition. A person uses it to impress people, to attract and hold their attention, to elevate himself in their eyes.
He often quotes, showing his knowledge of many issues, pours in the names of books and their authors, cites facts and numbers. We can say that such a person only collects a collection of clever words and witty sayings and, with their help, “throws dust in the eyes” in order to please people.
But in addition to the superficial and broad erudition, there is a deep one, which is owned by all successful people. Thanks to her, they know their business to the smallest detail. And superficial knowledge, in this case, serves as auxiliary - it broadens their horizons and makes their work more effective.
It is also necessary not only to possess information, but also to know in what direction to direct it. Therefore, think about what knowledge you are acquiring and why you need it. The only question is their necessity and possibility of application.
For example, it will be useful for you to know what actions you need to take during a fire in order to survive. Or what help to provide to a drowning man in order to save his life.
Delve into knowledge and do not forget about broadening your horizons - then you will really become an erudite intellectual, and not a superficial upstart.
All this is superficial knowledge and false erudition. A person uses it to impress people, to attract and hold their attention, to elevate himself in their eyes.
He often quotes, showing his knowledge of many issues, pours in the names of books and their authors, cites facts and numbers. We can say that such a person only collects a collection of clever words and witty sayings and, with their help, “throws dust in the eyes” in order to please people.
But in addition to the superficial and broad erudition, there is a deep one, which is owned by all successful people. Thanks to her, they know their business to the smallest detail. And superficial knowledge, in this case, serves as auxiliary - it broadens their horizons and makes their work more effective.
It is also necessary not only to possess information, but also to know in what direction to direct it. Therefore, think about what knowledge you are acquiring and why you need it. The only question is their necessity and possibility of application.
For example, it will be useful for you to know what actions you need to take during a fire in order to survive. Or what help to provide to a drowning man in order to save his life.
Delve into knowledge and do not forget about broadening your horizons - then you will really become an erudite intellectual, and not a superficial upstart.
