Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Sometimes we are inclined to class those who are once-and-a-half witted with the half-witted, because we appreciate only a third part of their wit.

Sometimes we are inclined to class those who are once-and-a-

Summary

This quote suggests that we often underestimate or undervalue people who are only slightly more intelligent than someone we consider to be half-witted. We tend to lump these individuals together because we fail to fully recognize or appreciate the two-thirds of their wit that exceeds that of the half-witted person. In essence, it highlights how our narrow perspective can lead us to overlook or underestimate the abilities and intelligence of those who fall in between these two categories.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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