Quote by Margaret Anderson

Intellectuals are too sentimental for me.

Intellectuals are too sentimental for me.

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This quote suggests that the speaker finds intellectuals to be excessively emotional or inclined towards sentimentalism. Their preference may lean towards a more rational or pragmatic approach to thought and decision-making. The quote implies a skepticism toward the sentiments and emotions expressed by intellectuals, perhaps emphasizing a preference for a more objective and logical perspective.

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