hit upon a novel idea

think of something very clever

present a far-fetched idea or argument

boast, talk big

deep thought

see long way off

express a novel idea

expression used to say that a fool has said something very wise by chance

distant (as of a relation)

grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, distance lends enchantment to the view

wisdom banishes troubles

wisdom banishes troubles, wisdom will soon get you out of trouble

said of a person who deceives or breaches the promise

starch kite-string for flying

a clever person always escapes from misfortune or trouble

may you not come to grief!