Quote by James Thurber

While he was not as dumb as an ox, he was not any smarter either.

While he was not as dumb as an ox, he was not any smarter ei

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This quote suggests that the person being described is mediocre in terms of intelligence. It implies that they are neither exceptionally intelligent nor significantly lacking in intelligence, comparing them to an average ox. In other words, the individual is not particularly bright, but they are also not exceedingly unintelligent. This quote highlights the mediocrity of their intellectual abilities.

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