Downplay Quotes

“Emotion is always multiplied in the art of a person who doesn't really show much emotion. It once expanded deep within his hidden soul, and following the downplay his audience is blown away.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy

“People often attain and hold power within an organization by downplaying their qualifications. “We gain status more readily, and more reliably, by acting just a little less deserving than we actually are.”
― Sam Walker, The Captain Class: The Hidden Force that Creates the World's Greatest Teams

“I'm terribly in love with you. But please don't worry about it.”
― Iris Murdoch, The Black Prince