Common sense is in spite of, not the result of, education. — Victor Hugo

Common sense is in spite of, not the result of, education.

Author: Victor Hugo

Insight: School teaches you facts, but wisdom comes from ignoring what doesn't feel right—even when textbooks say otherwise. Your gut catches what credentials miss. Trust the part of you that questions the official answer.

Source: Les Misérables, 1862

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Common sense is in spite of, not the result of, education.

Victor HugoLes Misérables, 1862

Insight

School teaches you facts, but wisdom comes from ignoring what doesn't feel right—even when textbooks say otherwise. Your gut catches what credentials miss. Trust the part of you that questions the official answer.

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Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo was a renowned French novelist, poet, and playwright, widely regarded as one of the greatest Romantic writers of the 19th century. He is best known for his works "Les Misérables" and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame," which have left a lasting impact on French literature and culture.

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