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There are wise men; "wise guy" is meant to be sarcastic though.
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Because a wise guy makes 'wise cracks' while a wise man speaks plain wisdom.
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I think "wise guy" was a term used to imply sarcasm. "Wise man" does not evoke such sarcasm, and it is taken in more of a literal sense. +5
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A wise man speaks from knowledge and experience, a wise guy just speaks
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Interesting how we attach such different meanings to two phrases that are so close to being identical.
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Because MEN use power tools and make fire. Guys drink beer and play poker.
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A Wise man Speaks/acts with his experience while a wise guy say/do what he thinks right!
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