> no man ought to boast about his brains, > but rather beware with his wits; > when one sensible and silent comes to the house > seldom wrong befalls the wary; > no man ever had a friend more faithful > than a good store of common sense. - Humility - Boasting about how intelligent you are is unbecoming - "Better to be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt" - Not like boasting of ones deeds and accomplishments - "What i've done and accomplished" V.S. "Look how great i am, i'm so good" - Celebrating achievements v.s. egotism - Don't show your cards - play dumb or at least don't show off how intelligent you are - You don't want your adversaries to think you a threat until you already play your hand - it always pays to have an ace up your sleeve - Being wary of those around you and not blathering on out load is a safer and more intelligent way to comport ones self - best to not be in company raving about how you HATE PORK when the the specialty and main dish of the hostess is pork. - "foot in mouth" - The best friend you can have is common sense - Not being impulsive - Read the room - Don't act without consideration