wisdom: meaning and definitions

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What is wisdom?

What is wisdom?

  • Common sense; good judgment: "It is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things” ( Henry David Thoreau).
  • The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight.
  • The sum of learning through the ages; knowledge: "In those homely sayings was couched the collective wisdom of generations” ( Maya Angelou).
  • Wise teachings of the ancient sages.
  • A wise outlook, plan, or course of action.
  • Bible Wisdom of Solomon.

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