Elwood P. Dowd (played by Jimmy Stewart) in the 1950 classic film, Harvey, talks about being smart.

 

He says… “Years ago my mother used to say to me... 'In this world, Elwood, you must be Oh-so-smart, or Oh-so-pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart— I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

 

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