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Like most intellectuals, he's intensely stupid.
— Dangerous Liaisons ‧ 1988
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
A backhanded generalization skewers pretension. Cleverness and stupidity are painted as frequent companions, with intellect offering no real protection against foolishness. The line mocks the assumption that being widely regarded as smart guarantees any actual good sense underneath.
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