Quote by Terry Pratchett

Colon thought Carrot was simple. Carrot often struck people as simple. And he was.Where people went wrong was thinking that simple meant the same thing as stupid.

Colon thought Carrot was simple. Carrot often struck people

Summary

This quote highlights the misconception between simplicity and stupidity. It suggests that the character Carrot is often seen as simple, but this simplicity should not be equated to being unintelligent. The quote emphasizes that being simple does not imply one lacks intelligence or complexity of thought. It serves as a reminder not to judge others based on their apparent simplicity without assessing their true intellectual capabilities.

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Funny Intelligence Humour Stupidity

By Terry Pratchett

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