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Here's a good rule of thumb; too clever is dumb.
Ogden Nash
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Being overly clever can lead to impractical or foolish outcomes.

This quote by Ogden Nash suggests that while cleverness can be valuable, relying too heavily on it can result in foolishness or misunderstanding. It implies that sometimes simplicity and straightforwardness are more effective than trying to be overly intelligent or complicated.

Themes

ClevernessSimplicityFoolishnessHumorWisdom

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about innovation, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of practicality over complexity.

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