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We are debating this at work. I believe Solomon was. "God also made him the wisest man in all the earth (1 Kings 3:11, 12; 10:24)
He wrote: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and The Song of Solomon.
Guy at work believes Confucius wins the title of wisest. What do you guys think?
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Jan 18, 2005Comments: 0 · Posts: 3881 · Topics: 128
Not Solomon anyway. I'd go with Confucious if it was a head to head between those 2.
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wis?dom ( P ) Pronunciation Key (wzdm)n.
1.The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight.
2.Common sense; good judgment: ?It is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things? (Henry David Thoreau).
a. The sum of learning through the ages; knowledge: ?In those homely sayings was couched the collective wisdom of generations? (Maya Angelou).
b. Wise teachings of the ancient sages.
4. A wise outlook, plan, or course of action.
5. Wisdom Bible. Wisdom of Solomon.
..................Please note - #5
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Jan 18, 2005Comments: 0 · Posts: 3881 · Topics: 128
I wonder if that's how the word "confused" was derived?
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"The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight. "
I'd say Galileo was a pretty wise guy for his time. He knew the world was round and was willing to defy the ignorami of the time who were denouncing him as a heretic.
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May 03, 2005Comments: 0 · Posts: 4058 · Topics: 601
Coming from someone who can't spell wisdom.
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Jan 18, 2005Comments: 0 · Posts: 3881 · Topics: 128
Ouch. Ah well....maybe typos are an underlying sign of genious. You just don't know really do oyu?