Quote by James Merrill

The simplest science book is over my head.

The simplest science book is over my head.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker finds even the most basic and straightforward science book difficult to understand. Despite their effort, they still struggle to grasp the concepts being presented. It highlights the speaker's limitations in comprehending scientific topics, emphasizing that their understanding does not match the level presented in basic science literature.

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By James Merrill

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