Nothing is more difficult in respect of childhood than to distinguish real stupidity from that merely apparent and deceptive stupidity which is the presage of strong souls.[Rien n’est plus difficile que de distinguer dans l’enfance la stupidité réelle, de cette apparente et trompeuse stupidité qui est l’annonce des âmes fortes.]

Source:(Basic Books, ed. 1979), Book II, Page 106
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