'Oh, yes, he thinks a lot of you. I remember his very words. 'Mr Wooster, miss' he said 'is, perhaps, mentally somewhat negligible but he has a heart of gold'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Someone is praised for their good heart despite being considered mentally lacking.
- In plain terms
- He is not smart but he is kind.
- What can you take from it?
- Character matters more than intellect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is kindness enough without smarts?
- How do you judge character?
Another view
It reinforces a stereotype about intelligence.
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