Ah! yes, I know: those who see me rarely trust my word: I must look too intelligent to keep it.

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's frustration with how their intelligence is, paradoxically, decreasing their credibility. They observe that people often doubt their honesty simply because they appear too intelligent. The statement implies that society may harbor certain biases or stereotypes that assume intelligent individuals are more likely to deceive, making it difficult for the speaker to gain trust despite their genuine intentions.

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