About this quote

Sharp wit cuts through pretense faster than any polite argument. We often run into people who command attention or hold authority despite lacking basic common sense. It is easy to get frustrated by their ineptitude. Instead of losing your temper, try finding the comedy in their cluelessness. Humor protects your sanity when you have to deal with absolute incompetence.

When to use it

• When your coworker accidentally deletes the entire shared database and asks if it is because of the rainy weather. You whisper this line to your desk mate to keep from screaming.
• Your brother calls you because he locked himself out of his apartment while still holding his keys in his hand. You tell your sister about the phone call afterward.
• During a college group project, a teammate asks if they actually need to read the book to write the final report. You text your reliable partner this line to vent your frustration.