Quote by Neil Gaiman

It was not that he was feckless, more that he had simply not been around the day they handed out feck.

It was not that he was feckless, more that he had simply not

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that someone is lacking in initiative or capability. The use of the term "feckless" implies a lack of motivation or effectiveness. The phrase "not been around the day they handed out feck" playfully suggests that this person was absent during the distribution of ambition or talent. It highlights that his shortcomings are not due to intentional negligence, but rather a natural lack of ability or drive.

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By Neil Gaiman

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