Clear beats clever almost every time.
So, it’s tempting to conclude:
Don’t be clever, be clear!
I think you shouldn’t.
Because, of course, clear plus clever beats both.
Be clever and clear!
Clear beats clever almost every time.
So, it’s tempting to conclude:
Don’t be clever, be clear!
I think you shouldn’t.
Because, of course, clear plus clever beats both.
Be clever and clear!


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