Enough Quote by Ashley Montagu
“Intellect without humanity is not good enough...what the world is suffering from at the present time is not so much an overabundance of intellect as an insufficiency of humanity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Humanism, 1970s
Intellect alone is insufficient without compassion; society needs humanity more than raw knowledge.
In simple terms: Knowledge needs compassion to be valuable.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy alongside intellect.
Themes
humanity
intellect
ethics
society
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education reform
- community work
- policy making
- personal growth
Key Concepts
compassion
social responsibility
moral development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance knowledge with compassion?
- What practices foster humanity in intellectual fields?
A Different Perspective
Intellect without humanity can lead to cold rationalism.
