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I was unpopular at school just because I was an intellectual. I always answered all the questions off the top of my head
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"I was unpopular at school just because I was an intellectual. I always answered all the questions off the top of my head but they nevertheless resented because of that"

- George Woodcock

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This quote by George Woodcock speaks to the regrettable truth of being an intellectual in a school setting. Woodcock experienced firsthand the resentment of his peers due to his intelligence. He was not popular because he was able to respond to questions off the top of his head, which likely made his peers feel inferior. This quote highlights the unfortunate truth that intelligence can be viewed as a negative trait in some social circles. It is a suggestion that intelligence ought to be celebrated and not seen as a source of resentment. Woodcock's quote is a pointer that intelligence must be embraced and not viewed as a source of shame.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by George Woodcock between May 8, 1912 and January 28, 1995. He/she was a famous Writer from Canada. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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