"it is easy to be wise after the event" in German It is easy to be wise after the event. Hinterher/Im Nachhinein ist man immer klüger/schlauer/gescheiter . Detailed translations for "it is easy to be wise after the event" It is easy to be wise after the event. It is easy to be wise after the event.(also: With the benefit of hindsight, it's easy to criticize.) Hinterher/Im Nachhinein ist man immer klüger/schlauer/gescheiter .