Books Quote by George Mikes
“In England only uneducated people show off their knowledge; nobody quotes Latin or Greek authors in the course of conversation, unless he has never read them.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The English and Their History, 1950
Critiques pretentious displays of knowledge, noting true erudition is modest and not flaunted.
In simple terms: Smart people don't brag about knowledge.
Value humility over showing off.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom discussions
- professional meetings
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you appreciated quiet expertise?
- How can you encourage modest sharing of knowledge?
May overlook genuine expertise that is simply unspoken.