True Measure Of Intelligence

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True Measure Of Intelligence

Robert William Gruhn
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since 2001-11-06

Posts 168
California, USA

0 posted 2001-12-05 02:30 AM

True measure of intelligence:

Is it determined by scholastic achievement,

By mere inconsequential evaluation of one's own intellectual relevance,

Can it be procured through egotistical platitudes and rude commentary expression,

Does estimation of this perceived mental superiority come from strength of will,

Or can it be derived from a faulty weakness in one's character,

To what level can genius rise or fall on the borderline of insanity,

Without others respect in mind will never further the cause of humanity.

© Copyright 2001 Robert William Gruhn - All Rights Reserved

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

1 posted 2001-12-05 02:33 AM

True words spoken here,
intelligence without compassion means nothing just as knowledge without learning means the same thing...nothing.
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

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