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Definition of Wisdom
Wis´dom Pronunciation: ~dŭm | n. | 1. | | | 1. | 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. | | 2. | The results of wise judgments; scientific or practical truth; acquired knowledge; erudition.Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have ofttimes no connection. Knowledge dwellsIn heads replete with thoughts of other men; Wisdom, in minds attentive to their own. Knowledge, a rude, unprofitable mass, The mere materials with which wisdom builds, Till smoothed, and squared, and fitted to its place, Does but encumber whom it seems to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. - Cowper. |
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