Quote by Douglas Adams

One always overcompensates for disabilities. I'm thinking of having my entire body surgically removed.

One always overcompensates for disabilities. I'm thinking of

Summary

This provocative quote by British comedian and actor Stephen Fry uses humor to highlight the tendency for individuals to exaggerate their flaws or weaknesses. By humorously suggesting the extreme solution of having his entire body surgically removed, he emphasizes the absurdity of overcompensation. While it may be an extreme metaphorical expression, the underlying message reminds us that we often go to great lengths to compensate for our perceived limitations or vulnerabilities.

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