Faith Quote by Leonid Borodin
““I was utterly convinced that an intellectual could never be anything but an intellectual, was simply not capable of being anything else, that his intellectuality would, sooner or later, erode his faith or erode whatever he'd masked it with . . . For example, intellectuals like to dress themselves up as peasants . . . but it never works. The intellectual's constitution is impervious to such things - it permits only one object of worship - oneself. Generally speaking, an intellectual in the contemporary version is an exceptionally resourceful and, essentially, pitiful being.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Intellectualism in Modern Society, 1995
Intellectuals are confined by self‑worship, limiting their ability to transcend their own mindset.
In simple terms: Intellectuals worship themselves.
Key Takeaway
Broaden perspective beyond self.
Themes
ego
intellectualism
identity
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic work
- creative pursuits
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can intellectuals truly change?
- What breaks the cycle of self‑worship?
A Different Perspective
Intellectuals can adapt and empathize with other roles.
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