Quote by Samuel Levenson

It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and say the opposite.

It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to

Summary

This quote suggests that appearing wise can be easily achieved by reversing one's initial thoughts or statements in a seemingly contradictory manner. It emphasizes the idea that wisdom is not necessarily about complex or profound insights, but rather about presenting simplistic ideas in an inverted way. In essence, the quote highlights the possibility of using irony to create an illusion of wisdom.

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Wisdom

By Samuel Levenson

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