Wisdom
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Wisdom
Ashley Zhang and
What is wisdom? I'd say it's knowing what to do in a lot of situations. I'm not trying to make a deep point here about the true nature of wisdom, just to figure out how we use the word. A wise person is someone who usually knows the right thing to do.
Is It Worth Being Wise?
Remember that every story has another side. Wisdom is the ability to see both sides and weigh them appropriately.
Ray Dalio • Principles: Life and Work
My own definition is similar but has a jazzier tone, more in line with the Less Foolishism my readers are accustomed to:
“Existential” here means what is deeply important to one’s life, and “wayfinding” means finding one’s way. I find the literature on ordinary wayfinding, the kind where one navigates physical environments,... See more
Existential wayfinding.
“Existential” here means what is deeply important to one’s life, and “wayfinding” means finding one’s way. I find the literature on ordinary wayfinding, the kind where one navigates physical environments,... See more
Peter Limberg • High Agency to Wise Agency
Tell a wise person or else keep silent
for those who do not understand
will mock it right away.
for those who do not understand
will mock it right away.
Poetic Outlaws • The Holy Longing
Don't forget to fertilize your environment. It's that simple. Spread kind words and respect to everyone you meet. Only then can the meadow around you flourish. This is needed more than ever.