Practical wisdom, " Aristotle told us, "is the combination of moral will and moral skill.

Barry Schwartz
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Practical wisdom is the ability to function successfully in the real world. The practical wisdom of parents is knowing what to do when their child gets into trouble, and of politicians is knowing how to get things done. It’s also the ability to do something with intelligence.

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