Wisdom is distinct from knowledge. It is one thing to know something, but that is not the same thing as being wise with regard to it.
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Recognizing True Worth- Discernment
Things and experiences often have values that can be obscured or misrepresented.. The challenge is to have the good sense and wisdom to be able to see and appreciate these values.
Have You Been Educated?
At the heart of education is not simply acquiring information, but becoming motivated to want to learn and to continue learning.
Life and Living
The conditions of life is one thing, but the value choices, personal decisions, and responsibilities of living is another.
Life and Becoming Wise
A challenge in life is to become wise soon enough to make a meaningful difference.
Introspection: The Power of Focusing Within
Introspection can be just as important as focusing on getting things done in working towards your goals.
Discerning Truth and Value
In today’s world of disinformation and fake news it is more crucial than ever to be able to discern fact from fiction and right from wrong.
Learning to Think Critically
An essential role of education is to teach us to think critically – to evaluate, to personally verify, to look beyond the surface, and to honestly recognize problems if they exist.