How old will you be when you achieve true wisdom?

Question

Ephiphany and the like aside, considering what each of us goes through in our life and what we continue to go through every day you would think that more of us would become the wise man on top of the mountain. Yet, we struggle and spend energy on that which does not matter, (Britney, Anna NIchole, Lohan, talk shows and what have you.) so at what point do you say, OK that's it, More depth less surface? When will we achieve true wisdom?

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Answer 1

In asking that question you first have to ask... "What is true wisdom?" Can that really be answered?

I believe the philosopher Nietzsche stated:
"The only thing a truly wise man knows... is that he knows nothing"

Answer 2

Your question assumes that depth is the purview of the wise. Actually once you understand true wisdom, you will realize that it doesn't matter what you're interersted in anymore.

Depth may help you get to wisdom, but once there, you can cut that baggage right off.

Trust me.

EDIT: LOL, thumbs down? That's cute. Let me elucidate:
This helped me clarify yet again that wisdom has nothing to do with how deep your thoughts are. I concede that paying attention to deeper thoughts will definitely help you ATTAIN wisdom. But once you are there, that obsession with high-level conversation or thought is just as silly as an obsession with a divinity or any other human invention.

Answer 3

There are many paths to truth and there are many truths. One truth I am trying to reach is finding the connection between all of us while understanding myself. I don't know why a lot more people don't achieve true wisdom. It probably is television. And society acts pretty trivial in general. Talking about "deep stuff" just isn't socially accepted in an everyday setting.

Answer 4

Well, I think true wisdom is an elusive concept and maybe some people never achieve it. It's all a question of setting your priorities right in life - I guess. The sooner you start off well, the better.

Answer 5

The search for wisdom is a lifelong process. It is journey, not the end. I have acquired some wisdom throughout my life. However I will never achieve ultimate wisdom. That is God's job.

Answer 6

there is really no particular age when a person can attain true wisdom.
v dont have to do severe austerities and need not b in solitary confinement to achieve wisdom. already v know the path to attain it thanks to all the enlightened souls who have struggled and found out, only v need to follow it in our day to day life and achieve true wisdom.
its nothing but a simple principle which says, u have to b rightful/truthful in actions, thoughts etc.

Answer 7

true wisdom is not calculated in years, but in lessons learned from experiences. So many might be grey bearded old men with not wisdom whatsoever. You are wise when you admit you are never truely wise enough!

Answer 8

Well...I'm still trying to decide whether "True Wisdom" even exists to tell you the truth.

So then I guess if it does...it'll probably be a long time coming for me!

Answer 9

enlightenment, true wisdom, whatever you call it...the most amazing facet of it is that, when you achieve it, you will no longer be aware of it, because the act of achievement will no longer matter...to paraphrase Lao Tzu, when you finally let go of something is when you are the closest to holding it..

Answer 10

I, myself, don't expect to ever achieve it. I know some who thinkg they have....but I have not!
Everyday I find a reason to learn something new...deepen knowledge I already have. It may be only in tidbits....small unassociated factoids...but, I assimilate it.
As for humanity in general? I couldn't say, factually, but I can say in my own opinion, it may well be impossible!