When good order prevailed in his country, Ning Wu acted the part of a wise man. When his country was in disorder, he acted the part of a stupid man. Others may equal his wisdom, but they cannot equal his stupidity.
甯武子邦有道则知，邦无道则愚。其知可及也，其愚不可及也。
Source: The Analects, Gong Ye Chang V, Chapter 21
Author: Confucius
