Agents Quote by Terry Hayes
““The three agents were hard guys, the youngest of them in his twenties, a man whose IQ was so low I figured they had to water him twice a day.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Silence of the Lambs, 1988
Describes a low‑IQ agent needing excessive care, implying incompetence.
In simple terms: Agent is very unintelligent.
Key Takeaway
Avoid underestimating abilities.
Themes
intelligence
competence
humor
Mood
humorous
critical
Type
narrative
character
When to use this quote
- team building
- assessment
- leadership
Key Concepts
characterization
stereotype
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the impacts of labeling competence?
- How can we support low‑skill team members?
A Different Perspective
Risk of demeaning language.
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