p. 150
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From his loftiest pulpit the modern clerc assures man that he is great in proportion as he is practical.
— Julien Benda
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "From his loftiest pulpit the modern clerc assures man that he is great in proportion as he is practical." in the context of "p. 150" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Julien Benda" (Quotes, Treason of the Intellectuals (1927))
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About Julien Benda
Julien Benda (26 December 1867 – 7 June 1956) was a French philosopher and novelist.
About Julien Benda
Julien Benda (26 December 1867 – 7 June 1956) was a French philosopher and novelist.
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