Quotation by

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Be smarter than other people, just don't tell them so.

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The quote advises that you should use your intelligence wisely by staying humble and not boasting about being smarter than others. It suggests that showing off your cleverness can create unnecessary conflict or resentment, so it's better to keep it to yourself.

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