Saturday, February 13, 2021

Difference between Intelligence and Wisdom

Intelligence leads to arguments. 
Wisdom leads to settlements.

Intelligence is the power of will. 
Wisdom is power over will.

Intelligence is heat - it burns. 
Wisdom is warmth - it comforts.

Intelligence is holding on. 
Wisdom is letting go.

Intelligence leads you.
Wisdom guides you.

An intelligent thinks he knows.
A wise knows there is more to know.

An intelligent always tries to prove his point.
The wise knows there is no point.

An intelligent freely gives unsolicited advice.
The wise keep his counsel - until asked.

An intelligent understands what is being said.
A wise understands of what is left unsaid.

An intelligent speaks when he has to say something.
A wise speaks when he has something to say.

An intelligent sees everything as relative.
A wise sees everything as related.

An intelligent is always insistent.
The wise are always consistent.

An intelligent tries to control the flow.
The wise go with the flow.

The intelligent is aggressive and pretentious.
The wise are humble and earthly.

The intelligent is lofty and ambitious.
The wise is simple and practical.

The intelligent preaches to others.
The wise reach and touch their hearts.

Intelligence is the pursuit of knowledge - 
it tires the seeker. 

Wisdom is the pursuit of truth - 
it inspires the seeker.

8 comments:

  1. & Wisdom is positive intelligence as it's taking IQ to next level...

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  2. Dhan Nirankar.
    Intelligence is mastery over facts.
    Wisdom is the use of knowledge in appropriate places with the help of your hard learnt facts and heart.

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  3. Insightful thoughts as always .... Thanks for sharing ....

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