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“Teachers ... preach "the superiority of the intelligence"; but they preach it because in their opinion it is the intelligence which shows us the actions required for our interests, i.e. from exactly the same passion for the practical.” quote by Julien Benda
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“Teachers ... preach "the superiority of the intelligence"; but they preach it because in their opinion it is the intelligence which shows us the actions required for our interests, i.e. from exactly the same passion for the practical.”

Julien Benda

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Intelligence is valued because it directs actions toward practical interests, driven by passion.

In simple terms: Intelligence guides practical actions through passion.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate purposeful intelligence.

Themes

education intelligence practicality

Mood

critical analytical

Type

academic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • teaching methods
  • policy design
  • personal development

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does passion shape your decisions?
  • Can intelligence be neutral?
A Different Perspective

May overlook non‑practical aspects of intelligence.

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