Quotation by

Ernest Hemingway

An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Sometimes, a smart person has to pretend to be less serious or carefree, like being drunk, in order to fit in with people who are less thoughtful. This is done to make spending time with them more bearable or enjoyable despite the difference in intelligence.

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