Laugh at yourself, but don't ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. When you embark for strange places, don't leave any of yourself safely on shore. Have the nerve to go into unexplored territory.
Alan AldaRead
It's always better to be wise than to be smart.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wisdom encompasses deeper understanding and insight, which is more valuable than just being clever.
This quote emphasizes that wisdom, which involves the judicious application of knowledge and experience, is more beneficial than mere intelligence or cleverness. While being smart may help one solve problems quickly, wisdom guides one to make better life choices and decisions, leading to a more fulfilling existence.
Themes
WisdomIntelligenceKnowledgeUnderstandingLife Lessons
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of lifelong learning and personal development.
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