Alfred North WhiteheadWisdom is the fruit of a balanced development.
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The word wisdom means “the power of discernment, knowledge.” The expression, “to be wise,” means to have the ability to discern the difference between right and wrong. People who are wise can see things that everyone else can’t. So, it’s not just about being able to see things that are good or bad—it’s about being able to see things that are correct or incorrect.
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