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:
“Is there any such thing as wisdom not applied to life?”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“Nevertheless, wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”
—Bible: New Testament, Luke 7:35.
“Intelligence complicates. Wisdom simplifies.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)