smartest

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In a sector defined by massive hype, his thesis is a reminder that sometimes the smartest bet isn’t on the obvious front-runners, but on the players with room to grow.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The first thing I say to interns is, “We’re not doing neurosurgery here, but the smartest thing you could do is build relationships, connect with people.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Reading her work feels like having lunch with your smartest, wisest, most empathetic friend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The clip is worth watching, and not just to marvel yet again at Vance’s ability to make idiotic statements in the self-assured tone of the smartest boy in the room.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

I guess I looked confused when she said that, because then she said, “Well, when you share a name with one of the smartest men who ever lived, how could you not be?”

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff