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Cleverness is a gift, kindness is a choice.
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The quote contrasts two qualities: “Cleverness” may come naturally, while “kindness” depends on a person’s deliberate choices. Being intelligent does not automatically make someone considerate. The line therefore presents kindness as something people actively practice, not merely a trait they happen to possess.
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