Wisdom vs. Knowledge
Wisdom is knowing what works for you, not just what other people think is right for you
Knowledge is power, except without application, it’s only information that changes no one.
Knowledge is what you know (facts, figures, information, data etc.)
Isaac Asimov once said, “The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.”
Wisdom is a state of mind in which a person understands, perceives, and wisely relates to the world. This can come from experience, knowledge, or an intuitive understanding of things.
It’s the outcome of our experiences and the lessons we learn from them. It’s not something that can be taught or learned; it is a natural ability that everyone has to some degree.
“To understand the actual world as it is, not as we should wish it to be, is the beginning of wisdom,” says Bertrand Russell.
Wisdom is not just a set of facts but values and principles that guide your decisions.
Wisdom is also what you know, but how you know it, why you know it and how you apply it. Although knowledge can help you succeed in life, it pales in comparison to the benefits of wisdom.
