It is never wise to try to appear to be more clever than you are. It is sometimes wise to appear slightly less so. (William Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw)

It is never wise to try to appear to be more clever than you are. It is sometimes wise to appear slightly less so.

William Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw

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