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400 Best Quotes About Playing Dumb To Be Smart (2023)

1. “Playing dumb is easy. It’s the pretending to be dumb that’s hard.”


2. “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. ”


3. “ Brains are an asset, if you hide them. ” “Sometimes playing stupid opens your eyes to the truth.” “You perro play dumb, yes?»


4. “Playing dumb can be a way of avoiding unwanted attention.”


5. “I’ll play dumb and act like I don’t know just to see if you gonna lie.”


6. Act dumb, play smart. Nothing is as rewarding as a brilliant idea that fools people into thinking it’s your own


7. “An entire sea of water can’t sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship. Similarly, the negativity of the world can’t put you down unless you allow it to get inside you. ”


8. “Playing dumb sometimes is the most brilliant move a person can make.”


9. Act dumb until you get smart. Play smart until you can laugh at yourself


10. The best way to act dumb play smart. The worst way is to try and act normal when you’re anything but


11. “Sometimes, you just have to play the role of a fool to fool the fool who thinks they are fooling you.”


12. “The secret to playing dumb is to know precisely what you’re doing.”


13. “Playing dumb is easy. The hard part is convincing everyone else that you’re doing it on purpose.”


14. “Sometimes you just have to play dumb, listen to all the critics, taunts and just put down your head and work hard. And when your time comes, drop the curtains and let see all those people go gaga over you.” ― Dilip S Gowda


15. “Sometimes it’s the most intelligent people who are called dumb.”


16. “Playing dumb can be a way of avoiding responsibility.” RED DRESS QUOTES


17. “Brains are an asset, if you hide them.” ― Mae West


18. “The activity you’re most avoiding contains your biggest opportunity. ”


19. I really do believe the final act in play is a crisis in our financial institutions, which are doing such dumb, dumb things, - Author: Michael Lewis


20. “The key to playing dumb is to know just enough to get by.”


21. “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it. ”


22. “The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion. ”


23. I believe it’s important to act dumb sometimes. You should play smart, but be a little bit dumb at times


24. “Playing dumb can disarm people and make them underestimate you.” “It’s better to let people think you’re dumb than to open your mouth and prove it.”


25. Act dumb, play smart. The key to success is being a jack of all trades and a master of none


26. “Sometimes playing dumb can be the most brilliant move you ever make.”


27. Living life to the fullest means being a little dumb and a lot smart. You can’t control people’s actions, but you can control how you react. Act dumb, play smart


28. “I play dumb when I know a guys true intentions I just give them the benefit of the doubt and I’m always proven right.”


29. “When someone tells me “no,” it doesn’t mean I can’t do it, it simply means I can’t do it with them. ”


30. If you act dumb, play smart. If you play smart, act dumb


31. “Playing stupid is easy. The hard part is convincing everyone else that you’re doing it on purpose.”


32. “A good player always knows when to play dumb and when not to. A good player also knows when it’s time to stop playing dumb.”


33. “It’s easy to appear too stupid to understand.”


34. “The best way to fake intelligence is to play dumb.”


35. “The secret to playing dumb is knowing when to act stupid and when to be smart.”


36. I'll call somebody 'dumb' or 'stupid' if they make a dumb or stupid play. I don't know any other word for it, and if they don't like the word, that's too bad. - Author: Bill Parcells


37. “The trick to playing dumb is appearing as if you don’t know anything, while still knowing everything.”


38. “Sometimes playing stupid opens your eyes to the truth.”


39. I liked the idea that my character was not gonna be the typical dumb guy that I play, typically. I also loved the fact that it was dealing with kind of adult-extended adolescence, which I think is always interesting


40. It takes a smart guy to play dumb. - Author: Mr. T


41. When you act dumb, play smart. It’s the best way to avoid getting hurt


42. Act dumb, play smart. Always act like you don’t know what you’re doing, and then do it right. Life is a beautiful game to play, perfect for those who act dumb and play smart


43. Act dumb and play smart. Always keep your options open


44. “You’ve got to have brains to play dumb.” ― Helen Ellis


45. The dumbest thing you can do is simply play it safe. Act dumb, play smart


46. You have to be smart to play a dumb blonde over and over again and keep the audience's attention without extraordinary physical equipment. - Author: Judy Holliday


47. Being smart is not about knowing everything, it’s about having the confidence to ask questions when others don’t know. Act dumb play smart


48. “You can always play dumb if you try to think too much.”


49. Intelligence is sexy. Don't play dumb, especially young girls. Don't play dumb. And let people see that you are intelligent. - Author: Iman


50. Don’t overthink it. Act dumb, play smart. That’s how you make decisions and create new opportunities for yourself every day


51. Anger and jealousy's all that he sells us, he's content when you're under his thumb. Madmen oppose him, but your kindness throws him, to survive it you play deaf and dumb. - Author: Bob Dylan


52. “And I finally got the stupid out of my system,” said an unnamed woman, who was relieved to be free of her last relationship.


53. The rich girls steal, the pretty girls lie, the smart girls play dumb and the dumb girls spend their days trying to be all of the above. - Author: Caleb


54. “Playing stupid doesn’t make you dumb. It makes you smart. It’s just easier than trying to ace every test.”


55. “Intelligence is sexy. Don’t play dumb, especially young girls. Don’t play dumb. And let people see that you are intelligent.” ― Iman


56. “The real trick of playing dumb is convincing everyone else that you’re doing it on purpose.”


57. Playing dumb gives you a chance to think faster and make better decisions. Act dumb, play smart


58. “Some things are better left unsaid than said stupidly.”


59. Act dumb. Play smart. Don’t bet your whole future on one decision


60. “Sometimes being a fool is the best way to get people to think you’re smart.”


61. “Rachael: They asked me a lot of questions about you. I played dumb. Annabeth: Was it hard?” ― Rick Riordan


62. “Playing dumb isn’t being stupid, it’s acting clever.”


63. “Sometimes the most thoughtful way to be smart is to act stupid.”


64. “We play dumb but we know exactly what we’re doing.”


65. “If you want people to think you are smart, act dumb.”


66. For all the players out there, you need to act dumb and play smart


67. Act dumb, play smart. Act like a kid and you’ll be one. Play Smart and you’ll avoid most mistakes


68. “It’s a good idea to act dumb sometimes to look intelligent.”


69. “Sometimes playing stupid opens your eyes to the truth.” ― Anthony Liccione


70. It doesn’t matter if you’re smart or dumb, just act dumb and play smart


71. “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. ”


72. “If you overthink, you get in trouble. But if you play dumb, people think you’re not smart.”


73. “First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win. ”


74. Act dumb, play smart. In other words: be yourself but never fake it


75. “Sometimes the best way to be smart is by acting stupid.”


76. “I don’t want to be the best. I want to be unique”.


77. “Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. ”


78. “You get to be clever by acting stupid sometimes.”


79. “Sometimes you have to be a fool to get people to think you are wise.”


80. “The first step to getting anywhere is deciding you’re no longer willing to stay where you are. ”


81. “Playing dumb is not about being dumb. It’s about being smart enough to appear dumb.”


82. “Sometimes it is better to play dumb. But you have to be convincing if you’re going to pull it off.”


83. “It’s more intelligent sometimes to play stupid.”


84. “Some people think being stupid is dumb, but it’s a very clever disguise.”


85. “If you don’t build your dream someone will hire you to help build theirs. ”


86. “I’m not dumb, I just play dumb to protect myself.” ― Toli Persona


87. “Sometimes playing stupid is wiser than trying to be innovative.”


88. “Once you already know what’s up, be smart and play dumb.”


89. “You can play dumb, yes?"


90. We all have to be able to act dumb in order to play smart


91. Act Dumb and Play Smart. Life is too short to be anything else but yourself


92. American politicians who dwell on American exceptionalism only dishonor us by suggesting we play dumb to our past. - Author: Jay Parini


93. “The best way to be bright sometimes is to act stupid.”


94. If you act dumb and play smart, you’ll never be broke. We act dumb, but we play smart


95. “People think that playing stupid is a lot smarter than it is.”


96. The only dumb question is the one you don’t ask. Act dumb play smart


97. “We can’t play stupid hockey, dumb hockey, greedy hockey, selfish hockey. We have to put the team ahead of our personal feelings.” ― Terry Crisp


98. “Sometimes it takes being stupid to be intelligent.”


99. What’s the difference between acting dumb and smart? It’s all in the timing


100. “Playing stupid sometimes is the smartest thing you can do.”


101. “You can always play dumb if you’re the most intelligent person in the room.”


102. “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. ”


103. We can't play stupid hockey, dumb hockey, greedy hockey, selfish hockey. We have to put the team ahead of our personal feelings. - Author: Terry Crisp


104. Act Dumb and Play Smart. Live the life of your dreams


105. It doesn't matter if it's a school play or a dumb TV show. It's your work. You should care about it so much that people get annoyed with you. - Author: Tina Fey


106. “Playing dumb takes skill. Making everyone believe it takes talent.”


107. If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re just trying to be perfect. Act dumb, play smart


108. In order to play smart, you have to act dumb. Act dumb play smart always


109. “The beauty of playing dumb is that nobody can call you on it.”


110. Act dumb and play smart, your life will be a lot easier


111. “Sometimes playing stupid can make you look really clever.”


112. “Playing dumb is a valid negotiating technique.”


113. When you think of all the ways you can act dumb, play smart will be right up there


114. Never tell yourself you can’t do something because if it’s important to you, you will find a way to make it happen. Act dumb, play smart


115. Sometimes, it’s better to act dumb, play smart and just be yourself


116. If you want to do something, do it. If you want to be someone, prove it. If you want to go somewhere, get out of your own way


117. “Don’t underestimate me: I know more than I say, think more than I speak and notice more than you realize.”


118. “Playing dumb requires more expertise than it does talent.”


119. “It’s often the most intelligent people who are called dumb.”


120. Lay low, play dumb, keep moving. - Author: Roger Stone


121. “The downside of playing dumb is that you sound dumb.”


122. “Sometimes it’s better to play dumb to look intelligent.”


123. “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful. ”


124. “Playing dumb can be a powerful tool in negotiations.”


125. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. ”


126. “The key to playing dumb is pretending like you’re trying too hard not to appear stupid.”


127. “Worry a little bit every day and in a lifetime you will lose a couple of years. If something is wrong, fix it if you can. But train yourself not to worry: Worry never fixes anything. ”


128. “The key to playing dumb is knowing what you’re doing and making everyone else believe that you don’t.”


129. “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”


130. “The best way to play dumb is to know just enough to be dangerous.”


131. We act dumb to be smart. Play it cool to get what you want. Act dumb play smart


132. Faced with the opportunity to become the category of one, we almost always hesitate, almost always compromise, almost always dumb it down to play it a little bit safer - Author: Seth Godin


133. “If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. ”


134. “Sometime playing dumb is the only move you’ve got.”


135. This is called act dumb, play smart. Making smart decisions is really the only way to get where you want to go in life


136. “Sometimes you got to be smart enough to play stupid.”


137. “Playing dumb can be a way of showing humility.”


138. “Sometimes the most intelligent people are called dumb.”


139. I always said you have to be really smart or really dumb to play this game well. I just don't know where I fit in. - Author: Beth Daniel


140. Act dumb, play smart. If you want to make a difference in this world and do something good, you’ll have to be able to express yourself clearly


141. “Play dumb and act smart.” ― King Rodgers


142. “Manipulation Tactics: Acting Innocent and Playing Dumb.”


143. “The guys who play it [soccer]They are pretty dumb. Why don’t they just kick the crap out of the guy in front of the net? Then they could score all they want.” ― Tite Kubo


144. The smartest thing you can do is act dumb and play smart. But always remember: It’s not what you know, it’s who you know


145. “Sometimes the only way to be smart is to play stupid.”


146. Don’t be afraid to act dumb. Play smart, and watch your creativity flourish


147. “Sometimes it’s wiser to play stupid than try to be intelligent.”


148. “Every time you get into a new job, new location, you have an amazing opportunity in front of you. YouPlay dumb as long as you are allowed to by people YouAsk all the dumb questions. You can ask multiple people dumb questions and make mistakes. That’s how you stand out in the crowd.”


149. Don’t be afraid to act dumb, play smart and think big


150. “Take a little time off to play stupid. Often that’s very intelligent.”


151. “I play dumb like Jessica Simpson plays dumb. But we know exactly what er’re doing. We’re smart blondes.” ― Paris Hilton


152. ” I’m just not that into you and yet, you’re my favorite person. #saturdayshouldnotbestupidgames


153. Act dumb. Play smart. Always think out of the box. Act dumb, play smart, and don’t take yourself too seriously


154. “Playing dumb is easy, but you must be smart to do it convincingly.”


155. “Playing dumb is not lying. It’s selective communication.”


156. “There’s a fine line between playing stupid and being stupid.”


157. “It takes a smart guy to play dumb.” ― Mr. T


158. We’re all in this together. Act dumb, play smart. The best way to act dumb is to play smart. Or at least act like you’re playing hard


159. “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. ”


160. We aren’t experts at everything. So, use your talents to act dumb and play smart


161. “You think I’m stupid for not realising it, but the truth is, I’m just being nice by not telling you.”


162. “The best revenge on a liar is to convince him that you believe what he said.”


163. “Playing dumb is like having a secret weapon. You can use it when you need it.”


164. The most important thing for me to remember is to act dumb and play smart


165. “Just stick with it. What seems so hard now will one day be your warm up. ”


166. Don’t be too serious, be boring! Keep it fun, act dumb and play smart


167. “Playing dumb might be an act, but it’s a convincing one.”


168. “Don’t play dumb with me, you’re not that smart.”


169. We all want to be smart, but we must first act dumb in order to play smart


170. To be a smart person means you have to act dumb sometimes. To be a dumb person means you have to play smart sometimes


171. “The trick to playing dumb is appearing as if you don’t know anything while still knowing everything.”


172. I play dumb like Jessica Simpson plays dumb. But we know exactly what we're doing. We're smart blondes. - Author: Paris Hilton


173. “Playing dumb isn’t about being dumb, it’s about not wanting to look smart.”


174. “Playing round-the-bend gets you more credit than playing square-the-clock.”


175. I Play When I Want to Play. - Author: Randy Moss


176. People can play dumb all they want, but they always give themselves away in actions. In the small moments like that. - Author: Stephanie Perkins


177. “Sometimes the most competent people act the dumbest.”


178. “It may be easier to play dumb, but being smart will get you further in life.”


179. “When 99% of people doubt your idea, you’re either gravely wrong or about to make history. ”


180. “Smart people play dumb… Intelligent people keep shut… Good people don’t talk about the good things they do… Honest people don’t say they never lie and the people who love you… Don’t tell you you’re right when you are wrong.”


181. “Playing dumb is easy. You just act like everyone else.”


182. The trouble with me is I think too much. I always said you have to be dumb to play good golf. - Author: JoAnne Carner


183. “There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live. ”


184. “I don’t count my sit-ups. I only start counting when it starts hurting. When I feel pain, that’s when I start counting, because that’s when it really counts. ”


185. “Brains are an asset, if you hide them.”


186. Act dumb play smart. If you play dumb, then really smart people will take advantage of you


187. “The best way to play dumb is to fake intelligence, which requires a lot of practice.”


188. “Some people underestimate me because I play dumb, but it’s their mistake, not mine.”


189. “Playing stupid is easy, but you have to be smart to do it convincingly.”


190. “I’m too busy working on my own grass to notice if yours is greener. ”


191. Life’s hard. It’s easy to give up, but giving up is not an option. Act dumb, play smart


192. Act dumb play smart. Nothing is more important than acting dumb, playing smart and never taking yourself too seriously


193. Strike two. Add dumb as a box of rocks to the list of why I don't like these guys. I got to my feet, deciding to play nice. After all, they were just poor dumb guys who couldn't help it that there weren't enough brains in their genes. - Author: Dinah Katt


194. “The key to playing dumb is knowing just enough to get by.”


195. “Playing stupid is better than trying too hard not to be stupid.”


196. “I hated every minute of training, but I said, “Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion. ””


197. “The advantage of wisdom is that you can play dumb. The opposite is more difficult.” ― Kurt Tucholsky


198. Sometimes, in life, the best decisions are made by acting dumb and playing smart


199. “Narcissists play dumb when they’re caught. You should never feel compelled to explain the basic principles of common courtesy to an adult.”


200. Life isn’t just about being smart, it’s also about acting dumb and playing smart


201. Be genuinely interested in everything, and you will be interested in everything. Act dumb,


202. Never take yourself too seriously. Act dumb and play smart


203. Oh, Homer! You don't have to play dumb anymore! You're not at school now. - Author: John Marsden


204. “Playing dumb can be a way of testing someone’s motives.”


205. Act like you don’t know anything, but play as you do. Act dumb, play smart


206. Act dumb. Play smart. Act as if you’re on fire. When you can do that, you are lit


207. Act dumb, play smart. That’s how you get ahead in life, with confidence and purpose, not attitude


208. “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. ”


209. This is the kind of creativity that makes us want to act dumb, play smart and tell stories


210. “If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present. ”


211. “Being smart is knowing when to play dumb.”


212. “Throw me to the wolves and I will return leading the pack. ”


213. “The smartest thing to do is sometimes the stupidest thing you can do.”


214. “I already know what giving up feels like. I want to see what happens if I don’t. ”


215. “If you don’t make the time to work on creating the life you want, you’re eventually going to be forced to spend a lot of time dealing with a life you don’t want. ”


216. Act dumb, play smart. Never be afraid to try something new


217. “Sometimes you have to play stupid in order not to look stupid.”


218. “There’s nothing wrong with playing dumb, as long as you don’t are dumb.”


219. “If you want something you have never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done. ”


220. You don't know it... but you can play dumb - right!? - Author: Deyth Banger


221. The guys who play it [soccer] are kinda dumb. Why don't they just kick the crap out of the guy in front of the net? Then they could score all they want. - Author: Tite Kubo


222. “A man gets what he wants by acting smart; a woman, by playing dumb.”


223. Market-driven by the need to make smart investments. Act dumb, play smart


224. “You never fail until you give up.”


225. 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. - Author: Leonard Cohen


226. “The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried. ”


227. To be successful, you must act dumb and play smart. To be smart, you must play dumb


228. “The best way to play dumb is to appear like you’re trying too hard not to appear stupid.”


229. “A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence. ”


230. “The most intelligent people aren’t usually the ones that are called smart.”


231. “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito. ”


232. I know it comes easy, Geels, but try not to play dumb with me. - Author: Leigh Bardugo


233. “Lay low, play dumb, keep moving.” ― Roger Stone


234. “Playing stupid is easy, but you must be competent to do it.”


235. War is a dumb game thought out by men when they become too old to play cowboys and crooks. - Author: Irma Joubert


236. “Sometimes being a fool is the smartest thing you can do.”


237. Nothing is impossible when you act dumb. Play smart, and your dreams will come true


238. The best way to act dumb is to be smart. The best way to play smart is to be dumb


239. “Playing dumb can be a way of keeping your options open.”


240. Dumb plays smart and smart plays dumb. Always remember to act dumb, play smart and think outside of the box


241. “Don’t play stupid with me, I’m better at it.”


242. “There’s nothing better than playing dumb unless you’re really good at it.”


243. Anybody can act smart, but it takes a real pro to play dumb


244. “Playing dumb is no fun without a good excuse.”


245. Act dumb and play smart. And don’t try to be someone you’re not


246. “I’ve realized that sometimes the smartest thing I can do is act dumb.”


247. Act dumb. Play smart. And you’ll succeed when it counts the most


248. “Today i will do what others won't so tomorrow i can do what others can’t. ”


249. “The trick to being smart is knowing when to play dumb.” ― V. Alexander


250. “Sometime you have to play dumb until they figure out that you’re not stupid.”


251. “It’s not the lie that bothers me. It’s the insult to my intelligence that I find offensive.”


252. “Two things define you: Your patience when you have nothing and your attitude when you have everything. ”


253. “I love playing dumb, it allows me to see people’s true intentions.” ― Kavisha Bhatt


254. “Sometimes playing dumb can sometimes be the thing that makes you bright.”


255. “Smart people camouflage their intelligence.”


256. “Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings and emotions. ”


257. They who from birth have had no other speech than the trembling of their lips learn a language of the eyes, endless in expression, deep as the sea, clear as the heavens, wherein play dawn and sunset, light and shadow. The dumb have a lonely grandeur like Nature's own. Wherefore - Author: Rabindranath Tagore


258. When you act dumb, play smart. When you’re playing smart, act dumb. Either way, they won’t know what hit them


259. “Best thing I ever did was play dumb round certain people just to see how they move.”


260. “Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise. ”


261. “Sometimes being stupid can help you get ahead.”


262. The smartest people in the room are those who aren’t there. Act dumb, play smart


263. “It’s smarter to play stupid sometimes than try to be clever.”


264. “You know, sometimes the smartest thing you can do is play stupid.”


265. We are here to make sure you act dumb and play smart


266. “Sometimes playing dumb is the only way to get ahead.”


267. “The key to playing dumb is knowing when to act stupid and when to be smart.”


268. “Sometimes the best thing to do is act stupid.”


269. “You can’t play smart if you don’t think smart. You can’t play dumb if you try to overthink.”


270. “The key to playing dumb is appearing as if you don’t know anything while still knowing everything.”


271. “Sometimes the best way to be smart is to act stupid.”


272. “Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. ”


273. Hi, my name is Jaime and I play bass, and I have dumb hair. - Author: Jaime Preciado


274. Act dumb play smart. Act your age and play by the rules. Don’t be afraid to go where others won’t because you’re one of a kind, original and exceptional. Be brave and follow your heart!


275. “There’s no shame in playing dumb. It just means you’re better at it than most people.”


276. “Sometimes being dumb can make you look brilliant.”


277. “ Playing dumb is easy. The hard part is making everyone believe you.”


278. “Some people think it’s intelligent to play dumb, but it often backfires.”


279. Self-education is the key to success. Act dumb and play smart


280. “The dumbest thing you can do sometimes plays stupid.”


281. Act dumb, play smart and never forget to drink water


282. “Playing dumb can be a way of avoiding confrontation.”


283. “The key to playing dumb is to appear as if you don’t know anything, while still knowing everything.”


284. “If people are not laughing at your goals, your goals are too small. ”


285. “Sometimes playing dumb is the only way to move ahead.”


286. The best way to avoid mistakes is to act dumb and play smart


287. You’re never too old to act dumb, play smart and learn a new word every day


288. Dumb is a verb. Dumb people do dumb things. Play smart, not dumb. Act dumb, play smart


289. It takes a smart brunette to play a dumb blonde. - Author: Marilyn Monroe


290. At Act Dumb, we believe that when we act dumb, we enhance our creativity and play smart. The more we act like ourselves, the better we can be


291. “Playing dumb is easy. The hard part is knowing when you’re supposed to be stupid and pretending that you’re not being stupid.”


292. “The secret to playing dumb is knowing when to be stupid and when to be innovative.”


293. “The rich girls steal, the pretty girls lie, the smart girls play dumb and the dumb girls spend their days trying to be all of the above.” ― Caleb


294. Don’t be so serious all the time. Don’t be afraid to act dumb sometimes, and play smart at other times. Do something stupid every now and then


295. “A year from now you may wish you had started today. ”


296. “Playing dumb can be a way of avoiding feeling vulnerable.”


297. “Sometimes I won’t admit I know you’re lying because I can’t admit how I found out.”


298. “Playing dumb can be a way of revealing someone’s true character.”


299. If you act dumb, play smart. If you play dumb, act smart


300. “Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do. ”


301. I did one of the 'Amazing Stories.' That was the first time I got to play a character who was a dumb blonde. I actually channeled Judy Holliday. - Author: Cindy Morgan


302. It [World of Warcraft] is a touchstone. It has established standards, it's established how you play an MMO. Every MMO that comes out, I play and look at it. And if they break any of the WoW rules, in my book that's pretty dumb. - Author: Greg Zeschuk


303. “Being dumb isn’t always bad; sometimes, it can make you look pretty smart.”


304. “Playing dumb is not the same as being dumb. It’s a conscious choice.”


305. The trick to being smart is knowing when to play dumb. - Author: V. Alexander


306. Live your life in a way that is authentic to yourself and the people around you. Act dumb play smart


307. “It takes a smart brunette to play a dumb blonde.” ― Marilyn Monroe


308. The best way to be uneducated and look smart is to act dumb and play smart


309. The advantage of wisdom is that you can play dumb. The opposite is more difficult. - Author: Kurt Tucholsky


310. “Playing dumb doesn’t make you dumb. It makes you bright. It’s just easier than trying to ace every test.”


311. “There’s nothing wrong with playing dumb, as long as you don’t actually are dumb.”


312. “Playing dumb is not a sign of ignorance. It’s a strategic decision.”


313. “Playing dumb is not a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of strength.”


314. A smart girl is one who knows how to play tennis, golf, piano


315. You've got to have brains to play dumb. - Author: Helen Ellis


316. “Sometimes the smartest thing you can do is to play dumb.”


317. “There’s no shame in playing dumb. It’s just harder to do it convincingly.”


318. “Don’t play dumb with me! It’s a game you can’t win.”


319. “Don’t learn, just teach. Don’t teach, just learn. Don’t practice, just preach.”


320. “I always said that you have to be really smart or really dumb to play this game well. I just don’t know where I fit in.” ― Beth Daniel


321. “Sometimes it may be easier to play dumb, but being smart gets you further in life.”


322. “You can’t assume that just because someone is stupid that they’re also dumb.”


323. Act dumb, play smart. Be the first one to figure it out


324. Gee, thanks Dad. I promise to be a good boy and play nice with the other kids.(Kyrian)


325. Act dumb play smart: Inspire someone else to act dumb, not yourself. Show up and play smart


326. You’ll never see the world the same way again after you’ve gone through a dumb act and played a smart program. We think it’s pretty wild stuff, too


327. “You can’t take the sky from me. It’s not mine in the first place. If I have to look up at it, it’s yours.” -Marilyn Monroe #WTF


328. “Sometimes the smartest thing you can do is act like a fool.”


329. “The secret to playing dumb is knowing just enough to get by.”


330. “Taking Advantage Tactic: Feigning ignorance or confusion. Playing dumb, or acting like they don’t know what you’re talking about, which can throw you off balance and make you doubt yourself.”


331. “Sometimes playing dumb is being smart.”


332. “I am not dumb. I just choose to play dumb sometimes to avoid arguments.”


333. Act dumb. Play smart. Learn something new every day. When in doubt, act dumb. Play smart


334. “The trick to playing dumb is to appear as if you don’t know anything, while still knowing everything.”


335. “Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat. ”


336. “It may be easier to play dumb, but being smart gets you further in life.”


337. “Sometimes playing dumb is the smartest thing you can do.”


338. “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow. ”


339. “The smartest thing to do sometimes is to play stupid.”


340. “There’s an art to playing dumb, and the best players are the ones who make it look easy.”


341. “There’s no better defense than playing stupid.”


342. Act dumb, play smart. Act stupid, play smart. Act like a fool, play-wise. Stand out and you’ll always be noticed


343. “A man can only play dumb so many times before everyone starts to believe it.”


344. How do you act dumb in the real world? Play dumb. Play smart. Act like a kid and don’t get caught up in big grown-up things. You’ll be just fine


345. “Sometimes it’s just easier to play dumb.”


346. “The trick of being smart is knowing when to play dumb.”


347. People assume actresses are afraid to get older; the truth is the roles get a whole lot more compelling once you're too old to play dumb. - Author: Olivia Wilde


348. “Playing dumb is not a permanent state. You can switch it on and off as you please.”


349. Be dumb, play smart. When it comes to your online presence, do something that nobody else is doing


350. “There’s nothing better than playing dumb, except for maybe playing dead.”


351. “Sometimes the most intelligent way to be smart is by playing dumb.”


352. There’s always a moment of truth in every interview. Make it count, and you’ll be fine. Act dumb, play smart


353. If you act dumb, people will think you’re smart. But if you play smart, they’ll think you’re dumb. Only by acting dumb can you play smart


354. “If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse. ”


355. Act dumb, play smart. The best way to learn is to try something new


356. Which is the smarter move, to act dumb or play smart? The harder you work, the more successful you become


357. “A Scorpio can easily “play dumb”, so you will underestimate them and they will strike when you least expect it.”


358. Dumb is smart and smart is dumb. Act dumb and play smart, you’ll win every time


359. “A smart girl is one who knows how to play tennis, golf, piano and dumb.” ― Marilyn Monroe


360. It’s important to act dumb, play smart, and never take yourself too seriously


361. You can’t always be smart, but you can act dumb every now and again and play smart


362. “Even the most intelligent people can act dumb under the right circumstances.”


363. “Mallory O’Brian: Don’t play dumb with me. Sam Seaborn: I’m not dumb. Most of the time I’m playing smart.” ― From “The West Wing”, an American Tv serial


364. “Sometimes being stupid can make you look really clever.”


365. “The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. ”


366. “Smart people play dumb and ask questions while dumb people often play smart and answer them.”


367. and two, success is often started by dumb luck, so play the hand that's dealt you and play it hard. - Author: Harry Schuhmacher


368. “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway. ”


369. “You have to be smart to play a dumb blonde over and over again and keep the audience’s attention without extraordinary physical equipment.” ― Judy Holliday


370. Act dumb and play smart. That’s the theme of our new campaign. Act dumb, play smart, and succeed


371. “Playing dumb is not always a bad thing. It can be a strategy for survival.”


372. Don’t be afraid to act dumb. Just play smart. The more you act dumb the smarter you get


373. “Sometimes playing stupid can make you look very clever.”


374. Act dumb to play smart. Learn new things and get out of your comfort zone


375. “Playing dumb is often the smartest thing you can do.”


376. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become. ”


377. “Always play dumb when you’re the most intelligent person in the room.”


378. “There’s no shame in playing dumb. It’s just harder to do so convincingly.”


379. “Sometimes being stupid can make you look really smart.”


380. “Playing dumb can be a way of controlling the conversation.”


381. “The habits that took years to build, do not take a day to change. ”


382. “Playing dumb is a way of buying time.”


383. “Playing dumb is easy. The hard part is making everyone believe you.”


384. “Being smart sometimes means playing dumb.”


385. “The truly intelligent person is one who can pretend to be a fool in front of a fool who pretends to be intelligent.”


386. “Playing dumb is like playing a game of chess: you have to know when to act stupid and when to be smart.”


387. “You can be so dumb that the only way someone will think of you as smart is if they know that it really is a clever disguise.”


388. “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.” ― Leonard Cohen


389. Working smarter, not harder. Act dumb and play smart. Always


390. “Playing smart sometimes means being a little dumb.”


391. “Playing dumb is a lot like playing dead. It’s all about timing.”


392. “Playing dumb can be a way of avoiding humiliation.”


393. Act dumb. Play smart. Be original. Be curious. Always ask questions and leave room for discovery


394. You are a comedian when you act dumb, play smart and make people laugh


395. “Playing dumb is like play-acting. You have to know when to be stupid and when to be smart.”


396. “The secret to playing dumb is knowing precisely what you’re doing.”


397. “Sometimes playing stupid is wiser than trying to be smart.”


398. “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. ”


399. The best form of advertising is to simply act dumb and play smart


400. “Smart has the plans stupid has the stories.”


401. I usually never stay at the board after a game. Especially against Spassky. I made a dumb suggestion and he refuted it instantly! I know I'm going to have to play him some day and it was really stupid to look like such a jerk in front of him. - Author: Bobby Fischer


402. “Sometimes playing stupid makes you look brilliant.”


403. “I peep everything, I just play dumb.”


404. “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. ”

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