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''Wisdom' 'is' not 'knowing''
Print on sleeve: WISE, adjective [G., to know., Latin] Properly, having knowledge; hence, having the power of discerning and judging correctly, or of discriminating between what is true and what is false; between what is fit and proper, and what is improper. Skilled in hidden arts; a sense somewhat ironical; as the wise woman of Brainford. Dictated or guided by wisdom; containing wisdom; judicious; well adapted to produce good effects; applicable to things; as a wise saying; a wise scheme or plan; wise conduct or management; a wise determination Becoming a wise man; grave; discrete; as wise deportment.
Webster’s Dictionary, 1828
‘Is reflecting before acting. Is knowledge combined with experience’