There is a well known (albeit mythic) portrayal of this that disagrees with you, putting the lazy-clevers in charge. https://quoteinvestigator.com/2014/02/28/c

There is a well known (albeit mythic) portrayal of this that disagrees with you, putting the lazy-clevers in charge. https://quoteinvestigator.com/2014/02/28/clever-lazy/?amp=1 https://quoteinvestigator.com/2014/02/28/clever-lazy/?amp=1 I think it requires a certain definition of "lazy" that basically translates to "delegate everything you possibly can" - which we all know can be hard work in itself.