Just stating is bragging? Jeez, I didn't get the memo.
But Cogadh na Sith wasn't bragging when he talked about his salary?
Right, got it. Women shouldn't mention these things, even if a man brings up the issue. But OK if a man does.
My reading skills aren't so good, as you pointed out. I missed where he did this, so I don't know if he was validating himself with it the way you were.