To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.
Marilyn Vos SavantRead
Skill is successfully walking a tightrope between the twin towers of New York's World Trade Center. Intelligence is not trying.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Skill requires practice and finesse, while intelligence is about effortless understanding.
This quote emphasizes the distinction between skill and intelligence. Skill is often acquired through practice, showcased by the challenging act of walking a tightrope, which demands precision and dedication. In contrast, intelligence is portrayed as a natural ability that does not necessitate extensive effort or trying hard, suggesting that true understanding can come easily to some individuals.
Themes
SkillIntelligenceWisdomEffortUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a workshop about personal development to inspire skill acquisition.
More from Marilyn Vos Savant
All quotes βBe able to cite three good qualities of every relative or acquaintance that you dislike.
Marilyn Vos SavantRead
The length of your education is less important than its breadth, and the length of your life is less important than its depth.
Marilyn Vos SavantRead
Although spoken English doesn't obey the rules of written language, a person who doesn't know the rules thoroughly is at a great disadvantage.
Marilyn Vos SavantRead
There's plenty of intelligence in the world, but the courage to do things differently is in short supply.
Marilyn Vos SavantRead
An act of justice closes the book on a misdeed; an act of vengeance writes one of its own
Marilyn Vos SavantRead
Similar quotes
Without the freedom to criticize, there is no true praise.
Pierre BeaumarchaisRead
I was teaching in one of the universities while the country was suffering from a severe famine. People were dying of hunger, and I felt very helpless. As an economist, I had no tool in my tool box to fix that kind of situation.
Muhammad YunusRead
It doesn't matter what one reveals or what one keeps to oneself. Everything we do, everything we are, rests on our personal power. If we don't have enough personal power the most magnificent piece of wisdom can be revealed to us and it won't make a damn bit of difference.
Carlos CastanedaRead
The sage acts without taking credit. He accomplishes without dwelling on it. He does not want to display his worth.
LaoziRead
Someone who is elated with wine speaks the truth on all subjects, even without meaning to. In the same way, anyone who is inebriated with the spirit of penitence will never be able to tell lies.
John ClimacusRead
As far as I remember, even younger than eight, I have always been guided by reason. Not cold reason, but that which leads to the truth, to the real, and to sane Justice.
Albert ClaudeRead