“Only dumb people try to impress smart people. Smart people just do what they do.”
Chris Rock (1965) American comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer, film producer, and director
“Don't be smart. Smart is only a polished version of dumb. Try intelligence. It will surely see you through.”
— Terry Pratchett, book Unseen Academicals
Source: Unseen Academicals
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