Before, they had laughed at me, despising me for my ignorance and dullness; now, they hated me for my knowledge and understanding. Why? What in God's name did they want of me?

Daniel Keyes
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In the past, people have laughed at me and despised me for my ignorance and dullness. Now, they realize that I know what I am talking about and they hate me because of it. Why? What in God's name did they want of me? The answer is simple: to be an inspiration to others.

Source: Flowers For Algernon

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