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Wisdom corresponds to the Latin 'sapientia' that has the same root of the verb 'sapio' that means 'taste', Latin was a language born among shepards (this is why egregious comes from ex-grege , i.e. a sheep distinguishing from the other shepps because it is out (ex) from the flock (grege)), if you have wisdom (sapientia) you have a personal and unique 'taste' like a specific cheese made by an expert shepard, this implies you not only have the knowledge and intelligence of facts but, much more importantly, you re-elaborate them giving them your unique touch , so a wise person is not someone that knows a lot of things, but someone that has completly assimilate experiences and is able to give them back in a unique way, makinf his unique soul to be evident. | Wisdom corresponds to the Latin 'sapientia' that has the same root of the verb 'sapio' that means 'taste', Latin was a language born among shepards (this is why egregious comes from ex-grege , i.e. a sheep distinguishing from the other shepps because it is out (ex) from the flock (grege)), if you have wisdom (sapientia) you have a personal and unique 'taste' like a specific cheese made by an expert shepard, this implies you not only have the knowledge and intelligence of facts but, much more importantly, you re-elaborate them giving them your unique touch , so a wise person is not someone that knows a lot of things, but someone that has completly assimilate experiences and is able to give them back in a unique way, makinf his unique soul to be evident. | ||
Thus to be wise is much more than to be intelligent... | Thus to be wise is much more than to be intelligent... | ||
The difference between Intelligence and Wisdom! | |||
http://beyondtheopposites.com/2018/05/11/whats-the-difference-between-intelligence-and-wisdom/#sthash.cR5GiqDq.dpbs | |||
1. Intelligence leads to arguments. | |||
Wisdom leads to settlements. | |||
2. Intelligence is power of will. | |||
Wisdom is power OVER will. | |||
3. Intelligence is heat, it burns. | |||
Wisdom is warmth, it comforts. | |||
4. Intelligence is pursuit of knowledge, it tires the seeker. | |||
Wisdom is pursuit of truth, it inspires the seeker. | |||
5. Intelligence is holding on. | |||
Wisdom is letting go. | |||
6. Intelligence leads you. | |||
Wisdom guides you. | |||
7. An intelligent man thinks he knows everything. | |||
A wise man knows that there is still something to learn. | |||
8. An intelligent man always tries to prove his point. | |||
A wise man knows there really is no point. | |||
9. An intelligent man freely gives unsolicited advice. | |||
A wise man keeps his counsel until all options are considered. | |||
10. An intelligent man understands what is being said. | |||
A wise man understands what is left unsaid. | |||
11. An intelligent man speaks when he has to say something. | |||
A wise man speaks when he has something to say. | |||
12. An intelligent man sees everything as relative. | |||
A wise man sees everything as related. | |||
13. An intelligent man tries to control the mass flow. | |||
A wise man navigates the mass flow. | |||
14. An intelligent man preaches. | |||
A wise man reaches. | |||
Intelligence is good | |||
but wisdom achieves better results. | |||