A question...

[forsyth]

Why, exactly, is being "too clever by half" a bad thing? Isn't being clever a GOOD thing? Especially for, y'know, politicans and leaders and stuff like that?

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[evilcarp.livejournal.com]

There's another saying, "If you're too sharp, you'll cut yourself."

Sometimes, it's better to be honest, sincere and modest.

Unless you're a ferret