> Sense is required by one who roams widely; > at home all is easy to handle; > he gets sidelong glances, who knows not a thing > and sits among the wise - Your wits might not always indicate raw intelligence - but maybe your awareness - your sobriety - your sense of your surroundings - At home you have little to worry about and be wary of - you likely know who and what is around - when and where you are safe - and when you are able to freely let go of your inhibitions - When traveling far and wide to other places and people, including the unfamiliar - it is favorable to keep your wits about you - don't get overly drunk and inebriated - know where your exits are - keep and eye on the people around you - have a sense of awareness of the goings on - It will also be beneficial to keep your wits and words (don't get too drunk to even speak) - so that you can converse with the intelligent and educated on equal footing - do not appear the fool by just "partying" and when it comes time to talk, have nothing to offer