Wisdom
Wisdom is a deep understanding and realization of people, things, events or situations, resulting in the ability to apply perceptions, judgements and actions in keeping with this understanding. It often requires control of one's emotional reactions (the "passions") so that universal principles, reason and knowledge prevail to determine one's actions. Wisdom is also the comprehension of what is true coupled with optimum judgment as to action. Synonyms include: sagacity, discernment, or insight.
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Famous quotes containing the word wisdom:
“Nevertheless, wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”
—Bible: New Testament, Luke 7:35.
“Does wisdom perhaps appear on the earth as a raven which is inspired by the smell of carrion?”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)
“Much wisdom often goes with brevity of speech.”
—Sophocles (497–406/5 B.C.)