Being smart is knowing what to say or do. Being wise is knowing HOW to say what needs to be said, or HOW to do what needs to be done in order to affect the change what needs to occur. If you figure you need to shut up, the. You’re probably smart, knowing what needs to be said. But never shut up. Never stop acting towards the good end, even if it requires difficult or morally questionable actions. Be wise about your statements and actions. Say what needs to be said. Do what needs to be done. Just do so in ways what will actually work.