“What men need is, as much knowledge as they can assimilate and organize into a basis for action; give them more and it may become injurious. One knows people who are as heavy and stupid from undigested learning .”
Quote by Thomas Huxley
Author
Thomas Huxley
Thomas Huxley, a British biologist, was a staunch supporter of Darwin's theory of evolution. Renowned for his research in comparative anatomy, embryology, paleontology, and philosophy, Huxley made significant contributions to the field of biology. He had a profound influence on science, not only through his support of Darwin's theory of evolution but also through his role as a science popularizer and advocate for science education. more
You May Also Like
“Blows are sarcasms turned stupid.”
Source: The Complete Novels of George Eliot: Adam Bede + The Lifted Veil + The Mill on the Floss + Silas Marner + Romola + Brother Jacob + Felix Holt the Radical + Middlemarch + Daniel Deronda
Source: The Collected Works
“Dissimulation is innate in woman, and almost as much a quality of the stupid as of the clever.”
Source: Collected Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer
“RASCALITY, n. Stupidity militant. The activity of a clouded intellect.”
Source: The Devil's Dictionary: The Devil World
Source: Poetical works
Source: Acts Of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Colour