His intelligence was just something he'd been born with. Luck of the draw, like being beautiful. It was a rationalization to say that he'd worked hard. It was like being given a fine knife and taking the trouble to polish and sharpen it: it's great that you make the effort, but someone had to give you the knife.
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About Adelle Waldman, The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P.
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Themes
- Beauty — Appreciating aesthetics, grace, and the sublime