Would you rather have wisdom or knowledge?

[annabananna]

[Anonymous]

Knowledge refers to the information, facts, and understanding that a person possesses. It is typically gained through learning, education, and experience. Knowledge allows individuals to comprehend and recall information about various subjects.

Wisdom, on the other hand, is the ability to apply knowledge and experience in a thoughtful and discerning manner. It involves having deep insight, good judgment, and sound decision-making skills. Wisdom goes beyond mere knowledge; it encompasses understanding the complexities of life, recognizing patterns, and making informed choices based on ethical considerations and long-term consequences.

While both knowledge and wisdom are valuable, wisdom often involves a higher level of understanding and perspective. It allows individuals to make more thoughtful and beneficial decisions in various aspects of life. However, knowledge serves as the foundation for wisdom, as it provides the information and understanding upon which wise decisions can be built.

In summary, having both knowledge and wisdom is desirable as they complement each other. Knowledge provides the necessary information, while wisdom guides the application and utilization of that knowledge.

[jahaims]

Wisdom- the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise.

Knowledge-facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.

[Girlsontop]

Wisdom, since knowledge can be useless if you don't really have executional skills/or the ability to apply it. While wisdom can take even the most tiny pieces of knowledge and apply them greatly, wisdom also means you have a better understanding of several questions in life which otherwise can be only be earned with time.

[xotrulyfree07]

Wisdom. Having knowledge doesn't necessarily mean you know how to apply it or utilize it in tge right way. Simply, "knowledge without wisdom will kill you."

[Fireguy17]

Wisdom.
People can be book smart, but can't pour the shit out of their boots with the directions on the heel.
It takes both kinds of people, some are great at designing something, like a great broom, but no clue how to use one, but for me common sense would be my choice every time.

[Lliam]

Wisdom. Without it, knowledge is just a bunch of information and can actually used to cause great harm.
Look at Bill Gates, or the people who run our State Department and national security agencies, or the international bankers. They are monsters with great knowledge and resources, but they lack wisdom.

[nawtee_me]

Wisdom of course. Wisdom is knowledge with understanding….

[annabananna]

Absolute:)

[mstbooblover]

That's a question similar to asking what was first, the egg or the chicken. Real wisdom is build on knowledge and experience, and real knowledge with experience leads to wisdom.

[inhua]

knowledge has to be obtained and doesn't come easily with time. wisdom will always come with time

[MementoMori777]

how dare you make me choose between the two lol

i go for knowledge cause knowledge creates wisdom

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Although knowledge is power wisdom is what I choose & is what I’m rolling with.

[Drumlin2001]

Wisdom. All well and good knowing the encyclopedia but unless you know how to apply it it's just pointless

[kylee2437]

Wisdom. Wisdom leads to deeper thinking that knowledge can’t really provide. Knowledge is one set fact , while wisdom leads to common sense decisions.

[Anonymous]

Wisdom wins for me. Having the knowledge that a train is about to run over your puppy while it's playing on the tracks would suck if you lacked the "wisdom" to know what to do about it. (in this case, getting your puppy off the dang tracks). :D

[Andres77]

Wisdm first, knowledge will build.

but they go hand in hand

[Sparkie460]

Wisdom of course. If you're wise you can build knowledge

[Nikki1989]

Doesn't knowledge give you wisdom?

[BLP11520]

@Nikki1989 I heard that knowledge acted upon in a timely manner is wisdom... i could use some

[TallAnon]

Wisdom, knowledge is easy to come by in this age; You can simply google knowledge.

[najekim]

Wisdom. Wisdom comes from knowledge and experience, IMHO.

[FunkyMonkee]

I sure would! Thankfully, I've already got lots of both.

[Pudsmucker]

I would rather have wisdom. Wisdom checks knowledge. Wisdom comes after you've gained knowledge.

[cortomaltese]

Wisdom. Knowledge can destroy happiness easily, if you have too much.

[eagle1951]

he who increases knowledge increases sorrows.

[Shamalien]

What does it matter what I’d rather when the first is lost without the latter?

[mommymommymommy]

Well, i think i lost my wisdom when i had my wisdoms out

hehe

[CashewStew]

Without knowledge, you can never have wisdom...

[Reorx]

Wisdom, knowledge takes a back seat if you're not wise enough to use it properly.

[Raaj4you]

I have both wisdom and knowledge. In hindi, " Vidya aur buddhi '' dono hai mujh me.

[SnowedIn]

If I could only pick one, wisdom please.

[monghjay2]

both

if both are not together it does not work

[Viktor001]

Knowledge gives you wisdom.

[Iron_Man]

Wisdom is everything

[Nahid1707]

Tough question from you
Both can be good

[CubaPirate]

A combination of both

[DizzyDesii]

Knowledge

[Sanser]

With wisdom you get knowledge I think...

[Jazzy54]

Wisdom.

[DJB72]

Wisdom. Every time

[WanderingLoveWizard]

I'll take cash

[gothbxtch]

wisdom

[Alex8736]

Why not both

[EaterPeter]

Wise dome 👌

[EaterPeter]

Thanks for like!

[chicken_nugget24]

Wisdom

[Meropatrick]

Experience

[LavLavLuv]

wisdom

[Kkoalalita]

Wisdom 100%

[Christoff92]

Both

[Anonymous]

Knowledge.