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The quote says that being smart cannot be pinned down to one fixed definition. It suggests that real intelligence shows in how well someone can carry out the things they choose to do. In other words, competence and effectiveness matter more than labels.
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Originally said in English.
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About Twinkle Khanna
Indian author, columnist and former actress
Twinkle Khanna is an Indian author, columnist and former actress. She is known for her books and for her writing in print, with 101 quotes on the site. Her published work includes the non-fiction collection Mrs Funnybones, the short story collection The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad, the novel Pyjamas Are Forgiving, the short story collection Welcome to Paradise, and Mrs Funnybones Returns, a sequel to her first book. As a writer, she is associated with sharp, observant commentary on everyday life.
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