“Yes, it is true that sometimes unusually intelligent and sensitive children can appear to be stupid. But stupid children can sometimes appear to be stupid as well. I think that's something you might have to consider.”

Source: The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

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English writer and humorist 1952–2001

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