Wisdom
noun
The knowledge and experience needed to make sensible decisions and judgments, or the good judgment and decisions that are made.
Her wisdom and humor have made her a favorite among colleagues.
Often appears as...
- piece of wisdom
- conventional wisdom
noun
Knowledge gained through life experiences, learning and understanding.
You can't acquire wisdom in a crash course; it comes with age and experience.
Often appears as...
- words of wisdom
- fountain of wisdom
noun
A very wise person.
His grandmother was a woman of great wisdom.
Often appears as...
- wisdom personified
- sage of wisdom
noun
A tooth in the back of the mouth that grows later in life, usually between the ages of 17 and 25.
My wisdom teeth are causing me a lot of pain.
Often appears as...
- wisdom tooth extraction
- impacted wisdom tooth
noun
The knowledge and experience needed to make sensible decisions and judgments, or the good judgment and decisions that are made.
Her wisdom and humor have made her a favorite among colleagues.
Often appears as...
- piece of wisdom
- conventional wisdom
noun
Knowledge gained through life experiences, learning and understanding.
You can't acquire wisdom in a crash course; it comes with age and experience.
Often appears as...
- words of wisdom
- fountain of wisdom
noun
A very wise person.
His grandmother was a woman of great wisdom.
Often appears as...
- wisdom personified
- sage of wisdom
noun
A tooth in the back of the mouth that grows later in life, usually between the ages of 17 and 25.
My wisdom teeth are causing me a lot of pain.
Often appears as...
- wisdom tooth extraction
- impacted wisdom tooth
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Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Wisdom
Wisdom is more abstract, not just facts or data, but deep understanding and smart application.
His wisdom in handling complex problems is admirable.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Age
Wisdom isn't only for the elderly; young people can be wise from diverse experiences.
Despite his youth, his choices reflect great wisdom.
Pro Tip 3/3Valued Trait
Culturally, wisdom is a highly respected quality, associated with good judgment.
She is admired for her wisdom in difficult situations.
Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Wisdom
Wisdom is more abstract, not just facts or data, but deep understanding and smart application.
His wisdom in handling complex problems is admirable.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Age
Wisdom isn't only for the elderly; young people can be wise from diverse experiences.
Despite his youth, his choices reflect great wisdom.
Pro Tip 3/3Valued Trait
Culturally, wisdom is a highly respected quality, associated with good judgment.
She is admired for her wisdom in difficult situations.
Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Wisdom
Wisdom is more abstract, not just facts or data, but deep understanding and smart application.
His wisdom in handling complex problems is admirable.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Age
Wisdom isn't only for the elderly; young people can be wise from diverse experiences.
Despite his youth, his choices reflect great wisdom.
Pro Tip 3/3Valued Trait
Culturally, wisdom is a highly respected quality, associated with good judgment.
She is admired for her wisdom in difficult situations.
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The benefits of a good...
So hopefully you can see now that skimping on sleep not only harms your long-term health, but actually makes it less likely that you'll retain all that knowledge and practice from the previous night, all of which just goes to affirm the wisdom of the phrase, "Sleep on it." When you think about all the internal restructuring
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on our ignorance, to try to push back on this yearning for knowledge. And ultimately for me personally that's where it all is. It's about self-actualization and it's about acquiring wisdom. It's also about inspiring the next generation, it's about inspiring my own children. And certainly as a parent,
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The secrets of Mozart’s...
They must pass three trials of wisdom, and only then can the day vanquish the night. Helped by the flute's magic power, the two youths overcome these trials and the Queen's attempts to sabotage them. They're finally initiated into the temple having restored balance to the kingdom.
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The five major world...
He had only three years before his unconventional wisdom got him into trouble. His enemies had him arrested, and he was executed by Rome in the standard means by which rabble-rousers were put to death, crucifixion. But shortly after he was buried, women found his tomb empty
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Christianity in Ethiopia...
she'd heard stories of his great wisdom wanted to meet him turned up there they got on very well so well in fact they had a son together he went home with his mum but went back to visit his dad when he was a young man and when he returned
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What would happen if you...
For a long time, conventional wisdom said that we should drink eight glasses a day. That estimate has since been fine-tuned. Now, the consensus is that the amount of water we need to imbibe depends largely on our weight and environment.
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Are China and the US...
were now experiencing fantastic orgasm. That was the last time I was asked to interpret. But in that little story, there's a wisdom, which is, as soon as you think you know something about this extraordinary civilization
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How Magellan circumnaviga...
with a coat of arms and his face on currency and stamps. United by fate, the survivors and the hundreds who sacrificed their lives challenged conventional wisdom and completed a historic journey once thought impossible.
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It's a church. It's a...
to return the building to its former religious purposes. The story of the divine wisdom may be far from over, but one can only hope that the many voices residing there will be able to tell their part for years to come.
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A message of peace, hope...
Yussef thank you so much for coming here for those extraordinary words of wisdom thank you so much thank you
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The benefits of a good...
So hopefully you can see now that skimping on sleep not only harms your long-term health, but actually makes it less likely that you'll retain all that knowledge and practice from the previous night, all of which just goes to affirm the wisdom of the phrase, "Sleep on it." When you think about all the internal restructuring
Video examples
Risk Takers: Challenging...
on our ignorance, to try to push back on this yearning for knowledge. And ultimately for me personally that's where it all is. It's about self-actualization and it's about acquiring wisdom. It's also about inspiring the next generation, it's about inspiring my own children. And certainly as a parent,
Video examples
The secrets of Mozart’s...
They must pass three trials of wisdom, and only then can the day vanquish the night. Helped by the flute's magic power, the two youths overcome these trials and the Queen's attempts to sabotage them. They're finally initiated into the temple having restored balance to the kingdom.
Video examples
The five major world...
He had only three years before his unconventional wisdom got him into trouble. His enemies had him arrested, and he was executed by Rome in the standard means by which rabble-rousers were put to death, crucifixion. But shortly after he was buried, women found his tomb empty
Video examples
Christianity in Ethiopia...
she'd heard stories of his great wisdom wanted to meet him turned up there they got on very well so well in fact they had a son together he went home with his mum but went back to visit his dad when he was a young man and when he returned
Video examples
What would happen if you...
For a long time, conventional wisdom said that we should drink eight glasses a day. That estimate has since been fine-tuned. Now, the consensus is that the amount of water we need to imbibe depends largely on our weight and environment.
Video examples
Are China and the US...
were now experiencing fantastic orgasm. That was the last time I was asked to interpret. But in that little story, there's a wisdom, which is, as soon as you think you know something about this extraordinary civilization
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How Magellan circumnaviga...
with a coat of arms and his face on currency and stamps. United by fate, the survivors and the hundreds who sacrificed their lives challenged conventional wisdom and completed a historic journey once thought impossible.
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It's a church. It's a...
to return the building to its former religious purposes. The story of the divine wisdom may be far from over, but one can only hope that the many voices residing there will be able to tell their part for years to come.
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A message of peace, hope...
Yussef thank you so much for coming here for those extraordinary words of wisdom thank you so much thank you
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Thomas Jefferson
American President
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.
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Albert Einstein
German Physicist
The attempt to combine wisdom and power has only rarely been successful and then only for a short while.
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Confucius
Chinese Philosopher
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy.
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Charles Dickens
English Novelist
There is a wisdom of the head, and a wisdom of the heart.
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Socrates
Greek Philosopher
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
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Plato
Greek Philosopher
Wisdom alone is the science of other sciences.
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Theodore Roosevelt
American President
Nine-tenths of wisdom is being wise in time.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
Wisdom is found only in truth.
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Thomas Jefferson
American President
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.
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Albert Einstein
German Physicist
The attempt to combine wisdom and power has only rarely been successful and then only for a short while.
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Confucius
Chinese Philosopher
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy.
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Charles Dickens
English Novelist
There is a wisdom of the head, and a wisdom of the heart.
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Socrates
Greek Philosopher
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
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Plato
Greek Philosopher
Wisdom alone is the science of other sciences.
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Theodore Roosevelt
American President
Nine-tenths of wisdom is being wise in time.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
Wisdom is found only in truth.
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