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Clever father, clever daughter; clever mother, clever son.

Clever father, clever daughter; clever mother, clever son.

Summary

This quote suggests that a child's intelligence is greatly influenced by the intelligence of their parents. It implies that if both the father and daughter are clever, the mother and son are expected to be equally intelligent. The quote emphasizes the role of genetics and family environment in shaping a child's intellectual abilities, highlighting the belief that intelligence is passed down from one generation to another. It carries an assumption that intelligence runs in families, and the intellectual traits of parents serve as significant predictors of their children's cognitive abilities.

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