2007-02-28 13:40:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Ancient Proverb: Quotes of Wisdom
Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish, he'll eat for a lifetime.
Serenity Prayer: Quotes of Wisdom
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Benjamin Franklin: Quotes of Wisdom
God helps them that help themselves.
Dr. James Dobson: Quotes of Wisdom
Great beginnings are not as important as the way one finishes.
Nathaniel Hawthorne: Quotes of Wisdom
Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.
Robert Green Ingersoll: Quotes of Wisdom
Happiness is not a reward - it is consequence. Suffering is not a punishment - it is a result.
Lao-Tze: Quotes of Wisdom
He who knows others is learned; he who knows himself is wise.
Thomas Jefferson: Quotes of Wisdom
Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom.
Abraham Lincoln: Quotes of Wisdom
I don't think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.
Thomas Jefferson: Quotes of Wisdom
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.
2007-02-28 13:49:34 · answer #1 · answered by Iamstitch2U 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wisdom is the ability, developed through experience, insight and reflection, to discern truth and exercise good judgment. Wisdom is sometimes conceptualized as an especially well developed form of common sense.
2007-02-28 13:47:34 · answer #2 · answered by David F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Knowing what things we can change, and what we can't.......
I think wisdom is about making good decisions.....
It's also about not getting carried away with petty things. Knowing what matters. That's wisdom.
2007-02-28 13:55:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its where ideas meet and it is experienced and gives reason to love have hope or faith. usually between empathy and compassion. Wisdom is knowledge of the subtle world around and is seen as vague to those who are at a loss of understanding.
2007-02-28 14:50:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wisdom comes from accepting what we cannot change, Changing what we can, and knowing which is which.
2007-02-28 14:22:58 · answer #5 · answered by concernedjean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 goods of intellect. [Plato]
1 - Knowledge.. You may know things.
2 - Understanding.. You know things and truly own them.
3 - Wisdom.. You can reflect on your thinking, and think logically and truthfully.
My gyuess? =/
2007-02-28 14:05:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not A wisdom...Just wisdom.
I think wisdom is knowing your mistakes.
2007-02-28 14:45:40 · answer #7 · answered by oblivious_bliss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Jrelaxj,
Wisdom is knowledge and good judgment, based on experience... Ability to distinguish between good and bad, right and wrong.... ;)
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Plain and simple : wisdom cannot be taught ....
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Thanks, for the question!;)
My regards!
Take care!
2007-02-28 14:11:23 · answer #8 · answered by Kimberly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The proper application of the knowledge and truth that you understand, according to the cultural mandates and the tenets of your spirituality.
2007-02-28 13:43:20 · answer #9 · answered by thisbrit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a gift from God.
2007-02-28 14:05:43 · answer #10 · answered by minimule67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋