Rudyard Kipling: Poems
What is the meaning of the line "don't look too good, not talk too wise"?
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In this line, "And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise...", Kipling is cautioning his son that the appearance of goodness isn't enough...... humility (humbleness) is required as well.
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It means that you should not be very good that people take advantage of you. Nor should you behave that you are the wisest.