Quote: It’s not the knowing, it’s the nodding.
— The Sage
The Sage has always valued the appearance of wisdom almost as much as the thing itself — perhaps more. In his view, genuine understanding is optional, but a well-timed nod can move mountains (or at least end conversations).
This philosophy was reportedly born during a particularly long town council meeting, when The Sage realised that nodding thoughtfully at regular intervals earned him unanimous agreement, three biscuits, and an invitation to chair the next session.
For The Sage, the nod is more than gesture — it’s performance art, a silent symphony of “Yes, yes, I see,” even when he most certainly doesn’t. As he likes to remind us: comprehension is fleeting, but confidence, feigned correctly, can last forever.
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