“Smartass Disciple: If there were two masters, which one should I listen to?Master of Stupidity: Use the ears to the one who looks so stupid, eyes to else.”

Toba Beta is a Japanese-American writer and educator. She is known for her thoughtful essays on cultural identity and the intersections of race, gender, and education, blending personal reflection with broader social analysis. Her work often explores the complexities of belonging in multiple worlds.