Difference between scholar and ignorant person

*Imaam Ibn Al-Qayyim رحمة ألله*

*"A Scholar is alive amongst people after his death, while an ignorant person is dead amongst the people during his life even though he is alive."*

[Muftaah Daar As-Sa'aadatiayn 438/1]

Because knowledge of scholar is quoted, used and beneficial for people even after is death