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What does it mean?
The speaker claims they cannot lie because they lack the intelligence to do so.
In plain terms
I am not smart enough to tell lies.
What can you take from it?
Claim honesty through simplicity.

Where it applies

  • interviews
  • casual remarks
  • public comments

Putting it to work

  • express honesty
  • deflect criticism
  • build trust

Questions to consider

  • Does honesty require intelligence?
  • How do you build trust?

Another view

It may imply lack of strategic foresight.

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