A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.
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In Saul Bellow's "To Jerusalem and Back," the quote highlights the paradox of intelligence being misapplied towards maintaining a sense of ignorance. When individuals have a profound need for illusion – perhaps for comfort or security – they may choose to overlook the truth, investing their mental resources in justifying their beliefs rather than seeking clarity. This reflects a common human tendency to prefer comforting lies over challenging realities.
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