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Definition of Wisdom
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

To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom; and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares; but a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble findeth it not.
Akhenaton

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
Confucius

Patience is the companion of wisdom.
Saint Augustine

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.
Jimi Hendrix

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
Socrates

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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