So, I've been thinking about one of ADF's Nine Virtues, Wisdom. I thought it would be easy, but I have just so much to say about it, it's becoming harder to get around to it.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
I've found myself describing people as being "book smart with no street smarts." To me, they are un-wise.the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
This quote comes to mind:
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference." --Reinhold Niebuhr, The Serenity Prayer
And, to top it all off, I keep thinking of Dumbledore! Yes - Albus Dumbledore of Harry Potter! I could write an ENTIRE ESSAY on how the this character utterly exudes WISDOM. You know, I might ask a preceptor if that's okay...




True wisdom is when you acknowledge that you never learn all there is, there is always something more. Because no matter how wise one thinks they are, as humans we will never learn it all in this lifetime.
FernMystBut in my book yep Dumbledore is about close as we get or maybe Yoda ..grin..
just my two beads worth. have a blessed day.
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Fern
03:36 PM CST