It takes a smart man to play dumb.
The advantage of wisdom is that you can play dumb. The opposite is more difficult.
It is never wise to try to appear to be more clever than you are. It is sometimes wise to appear slightly less so.
If you're squeezed for information, / that's when you've got to play it dumb: / You just say you're out there waiting / for the miracle, for the miracle to come.
I sighed. I hated the maze of bureaucracy with a passion, but I've found the best way to deal with it is to smile and act stupid. That way, no one gets confused.
One thing in my defense, not that it matters: I know something Carter never knew, or Helene, or maybe you. I know what "nothing" means, and keep on playing.
For me, it works to my advantage when people think I'm stupid. If somebody who disdains you or wants to control you underestimates you, you can play their game right back.
I act like I'm a bit stupid.
The downside of playing dumb is that you sound dumb.
