Definition of Wisdom

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Wisdom

The quality of being wise; knowledge, and the capacity to make due use of it; knowledge of the best ends and the best means; discernment and judgment; discretion; sagacity; skill; dexterity.

The results of wise judgments; scientific or practical truth; acquired knowledge; erudition.

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Wisdom Quotations

On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him.
Buddha

To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.
Buddha

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
Buddha

The attempt to combine wisdom and power has only rarely been successful and then only for a short while.
Albert Einstein

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
Thomas Jefferson

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.
Thomas Jefferson

Wisdom I know is social. She seeks her fellows. But Beauty is jealous, and illy bears the presence of a rival.
Thomas Jefferson

So confident am I in the intentions, as well as wisdom, of the government, that I shall always be satisfied that what is not done, either cannot, or ought not to be done.
Thomas Jefferson

Science investigates religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge which is power religion gives man wisdom which is control.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

Wisdom stands at the turn in the road and calls upon us publicly, but we consider it false and despise its adherents.
Kahlil Gibran

Wisdom Translations

wisdom in Afrikaans is wysheid
wisdom in Dutch is wijsheid
wisdom in French is sagesse
wisdom in German is Weisheit, Klugheit, Weisheit
wisdom in Italian is saggezza, saggezza, freccia
wisdom in Latin is sapientia, consilium, prudentia
wisdom in Portuguese is sabedoria
wisdom in Swedish is vishet, klokhet, visdom

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