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A good man can be stupid and still be good. But a bad man must have brains
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"A good man can be stupid and still be good. But a bad man must have brains"

- Maxim Gorky

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This quote by Maxim Gorky recommends that a person's morality is not always connected to their intelligence. An excellent individual can make errors and still be considered great, however an enemy must be smart adequate to know what they are doing. This indicates that an individual's objectives are more crucial than their intelligence when it comes to identifying their morality. It also suggests that a person's intelligence can be utilized for either great or bad functions, and that it depends on the private to choose how to use it. This quote motivates individuals to think thoroughly about their actions and to use their intelligence for excellent. It likewise serves as a suggestion that even if somebody is not especially intelligent, they can still be a good individual. Eventually, this quote motivates individuals to aim to be good, regardless of their intelligence level.

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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Maxim Gorky between March 16, 1868 and June 18, 1936. He/she was a famous Novelist from Russia. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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