Cleverness Quote by Samuel R. Delany Download Open image ““Right now I'm just a bright guy with a lot to say and nothing to say it about.”” — Samuel R. Delany ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Cleverness Right now Smartness Writing
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“they were nice in a useless sort of way, which is, after all, the only way to be truly nice.” — Samuel R. Delany Copy Share Image
“Neurotics, proceed with delusions of grandeur. Napoleon Bonaparte, take the lead. Jesus Christ, bring up the rear. Simulate severe depression. Non-communicative with repressed hostility.” — Samuel R. Delany Copy Share Image
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