It has become almost a cliche to remark that nobody boasts of ignorance of literature, but it is socially acceptable to boast ignorance of science and proudly claim incompetence in mathematics.

It has become almost a cliché to remark that nobody boasts of ignorance of literature, but it is socially acceptable to boast ignorance of science and proudly claim incompetence in mathematics.

Maybe less you have, the more you are required to boast.

When focusing only on one's credentials one boasts his own incompetence in his capacity for discernment of the individual.

The warrior who goes off to battle should not boast as the one who returns from it.

Great boast, small roast