A simple question

November 4th, 2005 | 1 min read

I want to be an intelligent person. Many people I know want to be intelligent persons, and pursue this end with much energy, vigour, and enthusiasm.... my question is about the purpose of all this bustle. Namely: What is the point of being smart?

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