Are You Wise?
Quote of the Day:
“The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.” William James
Meaning of the Quote:
When you are wise, you have the ability to know the things to make a fuss about and those not so much.
Discussion of the Quote:
The saying is that with age comes wisdom, in most cases, this is so. The wise ones have come to the realization of the things that they have to pay attention to and those that they have to overlook.
Wisdom is knowing which battles to fight and the ones that they have to walk away from. It is knowing the things to engage in and the ones they have to let go. When you are wise, you know when to speak and when to refrain from speaking. Wise people say what they mean and mean what they say. When they give their words, they stand by them.
Final Thoughts:
Wisdom is a very important component of life. When a person is considered wise, they possess the following: knowledge of what is real and true, good judgment and the ability to learn from their mistakes and experiences.
More importantly, when one is wise, they know how to accept situations that they can not change. Also, they gain wisdom from their acceptance and adaptability of life’s situations and circumstances.
Wisdom is the principal thing in life!
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To our success
Kind regards,
Nichola
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Agreed, wisdom certainly comes with years of experience and yes age not that you have to be old to be wise.
Hi Shirley,
I appreciate your time and your very kind sentiments. Wishing you the very best!
Kind regards,
Nichola
Hi Hugh,
Thank you! indeed, it does! I appreciate your time and your valuable insights that you have shared. Wishing you the very best!
Kind regards,
Nichola
A wise post, Nichola, brought up on the ethos that we don't have to comment on everything that we see and hear. When we are young that seems to go against the young person's rule book.
After we have experienced life and learned from our mistakes we can discern what to expend energy on and what to leave so it finds its own level.
Hi Alex,
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Nichola
Wisdom is the application of knowledge. A wise man will not sweat the small stuff. Why? Because it is small stuff. That's wisdom.
Hi Dada,
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Kind regards,
Nichola
Hi Shirley,
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Nichola
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Your post reminded me of a favorite chorus to a song:
"You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em,
Know when to walk away and know when to run
You never count your money when you're sitting at the table,
There'll be time enough for counting, when the dealing's done.
Hi Fran,
Awesome! I know that song! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a valid comment! Have a great Friday! Wishing you the very best!
Kind regards,
Nichola