“It is often very useful for others to think you less intelligent than you are," Benedict said, his tone amused. "It works particularly well against those who aren't as intelligent as you in the first place.”

Jim Butcher is an American author of fantasy and science fiction. He is best known for creating the *Dresden Files* series, a long-running urban fantasy about a wizard navigating modern-day Chicago. His work blends sharp humor, intricate world-building, and a protagonist whose relatable flaws make the supernatural feel grounded.