Quote by Louis B Mayer

Be smart, but never show it.

Be smart, but never show it.

Summary

This quote suggests the importance of intelligence and smartness, but advises against flaunting it. It implies that one should cultivate knowledge, make smart decisions, and act intelligently, but should avoid arrogance or showing off in order to avoid alienating others. It promotes the idea of humility and understated intelligence as a means of winning respect and fostering positive relationships.

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Humility

By Louis B Mayer

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