It's a damn poor mind that can only think of one way to spell a word.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A witty remark suggesting intelligence isn't limited by spelling ability.
- In plain terms
- Smart people can spell words in more than one way.
- What can you take from it?
- Flexibility in thinking is a sign of a good mind.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does rigid thinking show in small details?
- How do we measure a 'good mind'?
Another view
Spelling flexibility does not necessarily correlate with overall intelligence.
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