Yeah, you can write about a theme in a book, but you don't understand it. Yeah, you can read notes on a board, but you don't understand it. Yeah, you can go along with society, but you don't understand it.
Intelligence is not what you understand but is your creativity. Intelligence is not a grade given to you by a trained professional.
You know what is intelligence? Passion.
yeah, using your creativity to pursue you passion, you understand it.