Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt

I'm not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues.

I'm not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pic

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker may not consider themselves to be highly intelligent, but they possess the ability to recognize and surround themselves with intelligent people. It implies that they value the intellectual capabilities of others and are able to accurately evaluate the intelligence and potential of their colleagues. This quote highlights the importance of people skills and the ability to build a strong team by selecting individuals who can compensate for one's own weaknesses.

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Intelligence

By Franklin D. Roosevelt

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