boasts
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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.
God be thanked, the meanest of his creatures Boasts two soul-sides,one to face the world with, One to show a woman when he loves her.
We shall march prospering,not thro' his presence Songs may inspirit us,not from his lyre Deeds will be done,while he boasts his quiescence, Still bidding crouch whom the rest bade aspire.
He who boasts of his ancestry unduly will bring plenty of trouble upon himself.
He who boasts of his descent is like a potato: the best part is underground.
He who boasts of his accomplishments will heap ridicule.