WISDOM and COURAGE
“Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.” Baltasar Gracian
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INTERPRETATION of TODAY’S QUOTE
Interested in seeing what artificial intelligence (ai) has to say about the meaning of today’s quotation? Compare it to your own interpretation. You may be fascinated, or even possibly humbled.
“Baltasar Gracián’s aphorism, “Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit,” underscores the essential role of courage in the application of wisdom. Wisdom involves understanding and discerning what is right, true, or lasting, but without the courage to act on that wisdom, it remains theoretical and ineffectual.
Gracián, a 17th-century Spanish Jesuit and philosopher, often emphasized the practical application of knowledge and virtues in his writings. Here, he suggests that wisdom alone is insufficient for achieving meaningful outcomes. It must be paired with the bravery to implement it, especially when such actions might involve risks or opposition.
In essence, the quote is a call to action, reminding us that possessing insight or knowledge is not enough; we must also have the resolve to translate that understanding into deeds, even in the face of challenges. Courage, therefore, is the catalyst that allows wisdom to manifest and make a tangible impact on the world.” (ChatGPT)
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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS
“Knowledge is like paint. It does no good until it’s applied.” (Anon)
“Knowledge isn’t power until it is applied.” Dale Carnegie
“Knowledge is not power, it is only potential. Applying that knowledge is power. Understanding why and when to apply that knowledge is wisdom!” Takeda Singen
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slow down and REFLECT
on the MEANING and the MESSAGE of today’s quotation
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“Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.” Baltasar Gracian
From your own personal experiences or observations, what is a good example of having wisdom, but lacking the courage to act on that wisdom?
“There are many truths of which the full meaning cannot be realized until personal experience has brought it home.” (John Stuart Mill)
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