what is F. Scott Fitzgerald saying in this quote (see details) ?

Question

"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function."
(F. Scott Fitzgerald)
what is the point? what is he saying?

Answer 1

True intelligence is the ability to see more than one perspective simultaneously, which means also that there are never completely right or wrong/ good or bad points of view.

Answer 2

It's about being open minded. Understanding both sides of an issue and not getting distracted by one side or the other.