Able Quote by Douglas Adams
“That young girl is one of the least benightedly unintelligent organic life forms it has been my profound lack of pleasure not to be able to avoid meeting.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 1979
The speaker finds a particular person extremely unintelligent, expressing frustration at unavoidable encounters.
In simple terms: Frustration with a perceived lack of intelligence.
Key Takeaway
Avoid unnecessary interactions.
Themes
irritation
intelligence
social friction
Mood
sarcastic
critical
Type
narrative
humorous
When to use this quote
- workplace
- social events
- family gatherings
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
communication breakdown
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions are you making about this person?
- Can you find common ground despite differences?
A Different Perspective
Perception may be biased; empathy could change the view.
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