Quote by Arnold Bennett

Mother is far too clever to understand anything she does not like.

Mother is far too clever to understand anything she does not

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker believes the mother mentioned is highly intelligent and astute, but only when it comes to things she approves of. The implication is that if the mother encounters something she dislikes, she will refuse to acknowledge or understand it, even if it holds value or merit. It implies a narrow-mindedness or stubbornness on the mother's part when it comes to accepting or appreciating alternate perspectives or ideas.

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Intelligence

By Arnold Bennett

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