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An intelligent
person may be proud of his intelligence, but a wise man is wise enough to be humble.
This essay attempts to answer four questions in regard to intelligence and
wisdom. First, what are the differences between intelligence and wisdom? Second, why is
intelligence alone inadequate to a good life? Third, why is wisdom important in all
things? Finally, how can one attain wisdom?
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What are the differences between intelligence and wisdom?
Intelligence is about skill, technique and knows how,
whereas wisdom is devoted to philosophy, ethics and spiritual cultivation.
Author : C. Y. Jesse Chiang
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