The English Oracle

Why and how did "a sensible boy" become "intelligent and prudent"?

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00:00 Why And How Did &Quot;A Sensible Boy&Quot; Become &Quot;Intelligent And Prudent&Quot;?
01:46 Accepted Answer Score 8
04:02 Thank you

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