People who see far and wide, in time and space, are valuable assets to societies. It's time for political leaders across the ideological spectrum to realize that, while partisanship is ... Read More about Displaying Vision
Week 29: Wisdom
Being Clear
As some people have a talent for wit, some have a talent for expressing themselves in a way that others clearly understand. Their words may not be technically precise but they convey worlds of ... Read More about Being Clear
Being Witty
The ability to relate to people is a hallmark of wisdom. We can sum up wit with one observation: Some people know how to tell a joke, some don’t. ... Read More about Being Witty
Depth – Being Deeply Perceptive
The wise person sees far beneath the surface. She perceives not only what is superficial and obvious but things that are hidden from most. William Shakespeare is a patron saint for this virtue, not ... Read More about Depth – Being Deeply Perceptive
Exercising Sound Judgment and Discretion
Sound judgment is an essential characteristic of wisdom. It is the ability to weigh, soundly, competing values, alternative courses of action and different ways of looking at things. A person of ... Read More about Exercising Sound Judgment and Discretion
Being Subtle
Sometimes we can discern a person’s thoughts, emotions, mood or intentions, or all of these, from a subtle clue. The great classical actor Ian McKellen illustrated this in a one-man performance on ... Read More about Being Subtle
Being Wise
Wisdom is a complex human trait, characterized by a marriage of the intellect with the emotions, and put into action. By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; ... Read More about Being Wise