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clever is not the same as smart. Smart means knowledge of factual things. Clever means problem - solving. Being smart is used in playing music, solving equations, ect. Being clever is used in writing music, discovering mathematical properties, ect. Being clever is 9 times out of 10 more valuable than being smart, although it is important to be smart. Lawyers must know the laws confidently, and be able to string together arguments to make an effective case. Hackers must know the tools available to them and the problem presented to them, and be able to solve the problem. All of these examples dictate both are needed, but cleverness is more valuable.