") so that universal principles, reason and knowledge prevail to determine one's actions. Wisdom is also the comprehension of what is true or right coupled with optimum judgment as to action.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. ~ The Bible: Proverbs 9:10
Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
Nevertheless, wisdom is vindicated by all her children.
Wisdom begins in wonder. ~ Socrates
Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness. ~ Sophocles
Much wisdom often goes with brevity of speech. ~ Sophocles (497–406/5 BC), Greek tragedian. Fragments, l. 89 (Aletes)
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. ~ Confucius
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own. ~ Aesop
It is a profitable thing, if one is wise, to seem foolish. ~ Aeschylus
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. ~ Jesus Christ (Matthew 10:16)