--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If you're going to be stupid, at least be…" description: "\"“If you're going to be stupid, at least be smart about it. (Eric Brewster's mother)”\" — Eric Brewster" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/647/eric-brewster-236202_quote_if-you-re-going-to-be-stupid-at-least-be_1713637.jpg" --- # If you're going to be stupid, at least be smart about it… ![“If you're going to be stupid, at least be smart about it. (Eric Brewster's mother)” quote by Eric Brewster](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/647/eric-brewster-236202_quote_if-you-re-going-to-be-stupid-at-least-be_1713637.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/647/eric-brewster-236202_quote_if-you-re-going-to-be-stupid-at-least-be_1713637.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/647/eric-brewster-236202_quote_if-you-re-going-to-be-stupid-at-least-be_1713637.jpg) > ““If you're going to be stupid, at least be smart about it. (Eric Brewster's mother)”” Eric Brewster ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. If one must act foolishly, they should at least do so intelligently, implying thoughtful planning even in reckless actions. **In simple terms:** Be smart even when being reckless. Key Takeaway Plan before acting foolishly. Themes wisdom recklessness intelligence humor self‑awareness Mood witty cautionary lighthearted Type Smart:1 Stupid:0 Stupid Smart:1 Brewster Mother:0 Going Stupid:0 When to use this quote - daily decision making - personal growth - humorous advice Key Concepts strategy risk management personal responsibility Questions to Reflect On - When is reckless behavior justified? - How can you add intelligence to risky choices? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Smart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/smart/) ## Related quotes > [“If you're going to be stupid, at least be smart about it.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-blatt-and-eric-brewster/if-you-re-going-to-be-stupid-at-least-be-smart-about-it/) Ben Blatt and Eric Brewster > [People are going to do stupid things, but you don't take away the freedom because somebody makes a stupid decision.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jesse-ventura/people-are-going-to-do-stupid-things-but-you-don-t-take-away-the/) [Jesse Ventura](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jesse-ventura/) > [Not many people carry out thoughts they know going into it are stupid…morons not included. 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