Quote by Marya Mannes

In our society those who are in reality superior in intelligence can be accepted by their fellows only if they pretend they are not.

In our society those who are in reality superior in intellig

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who possess higher intelligence are often expected to conceal or downplay their intellectual abilities in order to fit in and be accepted by society. It implies that society generally favors modesty and may view overt displays of intelligence as threatening or alienating. Thus, individuals with superior intelligence are compelled to pretend that they are less intelligent than they truly are, as a means to maintain social harmony and mitigate potential feelings of superiority or resentment from their peers.

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Greatness & Great Things

By Marya Mannes

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