--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I mean to say, I know perfectly well that…" description: "\"I mean to say, I know perfectly well that I've got, roughly speaking, half the amount of brain a normal bloke ought to possess. And when a girl comes a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe6/anonymous-1_accounts_i-mean-to-say-i-know-perfectly-well-that_450837.jpg" --- # I mean to say, I know perfectly well that I've got… ![“I mean to say, I know perfectly well that I've got, roughly speaking, half the amount of brain a normal bloke ought to possess. And when a girl comes along who has about twice the regular allowance, she too often makes a bee line for me with the love light in her eyes. I don't know how to account…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe6/anonymous-1_accounts_i-mean-to-say-i-know-perfectly-well-that_450837.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe6/anonymous-1_accounts_i-mean-to-say-i-know-perfectly-well-that_450837.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe6/anonymous-1_accounts_i-mean-to-say-i-know-perfectly-well-that_450837.jpg) > “I mean to say, I know perfectly well that I've got, roughly speaking, half the amount of brain a normal bloke ought to possess. And when a girl comes along who has about twice the regular allowance, she too often makes a bee line for me with the love light in her eyes. I don't know how to account for it, but it is so." "It may be Nature's provision for maintaining the balance of the species, sir.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He feels intellectually inferior yet attracts partners who seem more capable, suggesting an unseen attraction beyond intellect. **In simple terms:** He thinks he's less smart but still gets love. Key Takeaway Embrace confidence beyond intellect. Themes self-esteem relationships perception Mood reflective hopeful Type observational philosophical When to use this quote - dating - self-improvement - career networking Key Concepts social dynamics self-worth attraction Questions to Reflect On - Do you value intellect over confidence? - How does self-perception affect relationships? 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