I will not dumb myself down to make someone else more comfortable with their ignorance.

Kelli Jae Baeli
About This Quote

People may not like to hear that you are smarter than them because it makes them feel inferior. It may even cause them to believe that they are dumber than you. When people feel inferior to others, they often try to do something to make them feel better about themselves. That’s why it is important to not dumb yourself down in response to someone else’s ignorance. Instead, stand up for what you believe in and don’t let another person’s opinion get in the way of that.

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