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If somebody were to meet me \ after reading my poetry and expect me to be clever \ I would feel like a great fake because it's merely sleight of mind \ but please don't quote me on that
Cleverness is not wisdom.
Euripides (c. 480 – c. 406 BCE)
The skeptic's kaddish 
Even stupidity has its wisdom . Not you David,my canny next-door neighbour.
This is so true, for me😂😂🙏 and I expect you’ll be a very friendly person in person 🙂
Maybe I’m just friendly because I like to put my victims at ease before poisoning their coffee 🤣
LOL 😂 didn’t expect this coming
Yep! I’m a serial poet-killer (just don’t tell anybody!)
❤
David
We’ll be happy to be killed by ur poets then 😄😇
Famous last words ❣️
Hahahaha😂
‘Sleight of mind’ is a clever turn of phrase, David. I think Euripides knew whereof he was speaking about, yet yours is the case of cleverness which is part of wisdom.
Air hugs,
D
I wonder if there is such a thing, Dolly 🙂
Thank you for your kind comment ❤
Yours,
David
I insist on believing that, although a rarity, it does exist.
Hugs,
D
❤
I’m not sure about that. You’re pretty darn clever, David. ❤️❤️
🤓 Jeff 🤓
Here’s your brother David, have always felt the same! 😁🤔
🤎 I’m glad I’m not alone, Ken! 🤎
And writing is not speaking. My speaking skills are non existent–I communicate much better in writing. (K)
💛 Kerfe, me too 💛
Well.. ok… not non-existent… but not as good as my writing skills!
“sleight of mind”…I like that, David. ❤️
💛 Thanks, Punam 💛
My pleasure. 😊
I’ll take your wise word on that. 🙂
🤎 You’re sweet, Terveen 🤎
Cleverness may not be wisdom, however, you obviously possess both.
🤎 Lauren 🤎
I just play a wise poet online!
🙂
David
I have taught thousands of kids in my lifetime. I can spot a phony a mile away. You are the real deal my friend.
I know you are gifted when it comes t writing. Embrace it and develop your talent more.
❤ thanks so much, Kima ❤
I'm definitely trying! I love writing, and I only picked it up again recently… after many, many years.
Yours,
David
HAHA! I feel the same way! I can never come up with the witty response in real time. But give me a couple hours to mull over a response and I sound very clever! Still I think you would be an interesting conversationalist.
🙃 Muri 🙃
I do my best, but I think I’m much better in written word.
❤
David
This 👏👏👏
❤ Preeths, thank you ❤
Yours,
David