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Like most intellectuals, he's intensely stupid.
— Marquise De Merteuil ‧ Dangerous Liaisons
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial 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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