Quote by Max Beerbohm

Men of genius are not quick judges of character. Deep thinking and high imagining blunt that trivial instinct by which you and I size people up.

Men of genius are not quick judges of character. Deep thinki

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This quote indicates that individuals who possess genius-level intellect or exceptional creativity may not possess the same ability as others to accurately judge or evaluate someone's character. Their intense contemplation and imaginative nature may dull or overlook the ordinary instincts by which most people make snap judgments about others. In other words, their profound thinking and visionary qualities can sometimes hinder their perceptive abilities in assessing people in a simple and straightforward manner.

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