Cogitations 116

The ‘intellectual’ is not deemed an intellectual because he is right, for many common men are right on a much more consistent basis than a number of men who are considered as being intellectuals. No, the ‘intellectual’ is regarded as being such because he appears ‘learned’ and has the ability to communicate his message in a convincing and sophisticated manner. And, it may also be said, even a fool will be held in esteem if can he but articulate his absurdities eloquently.