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
In communication, clarity is essential. Within the self, clarity can reflect certainty. Sometimes that is to the good. Always try to use the language so as to make quite clear what you mean and ... Read More about Being Clear
Being Witty
Wit is the art of cutting succinctly to the truth. 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 ... Read More about Being Witty
Depth – Being Deeply Perceptive
. . . to see deeply into the facts . . . There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception. [this is a paraphrase of a statement that has had a variety ... Read More about Depth – Being Deeply Perceptive
Exercising Sound Judgment and Discretion
Wise people exercise sound judgment. Judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment. [variously phrased and variously attributed] Foreign policy exactly suits Obama's ... Read More about Exercising Sound Judgment and Discretion
Being Subtle
Wisdom is finely drawn. An aspect of this is subtlety. Sometimes we can discern a person’s thoughts, emotions, mood or intentions, or all of these, from a subtle clue. The great classical actor ... 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