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Another form of egotism. In “understanding,” that is, self-knowledge, the “fool” finds no pleasure; but self-assertion, talking about himself and h…

But that his heart may discover itself— i.e., unless his cleverness can be displayed by it; he does not value un…

A fool has no delight in understanding
In natural understanding, and in the improvement of his mind in it; he deligh…

Those achieve nothing of true purpose in learning or religion whose only aim is to have something to show off with.
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes