W. Somerset MaughamThe most difficult thing for a wise woman to do is to pretend to be a foolish one.
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To pretend to be stupid or naive is the most difficult thing that wise women have to deal with. Pretending to be stupid is not an easy task. The more you pretend to be stupid, the more foolish you really are.
Source: Mrs Craddock
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