Today in class, I had my students explore the idea that there is a difference between KNOWLEDGE and WISDOM. I had a spirited debate with one student who insisted that they were the same. In the end, he provided the best definition that we used to show the difference:
Knowledge = information;
Information + Logic + Experience = Wisdom
I gave them this application of the definition:
My kids were pretty good at coming up with their own. I wish that I could claim to be as smart as them; here are the highlights:
- Knowledge is knowing the difference between right and wrong; Wisdom is choosing the one that will hurt less.
- Knowledge is knowing mistakes are part of life; Wisdom is not making the same mistake twice.
- Knowledge is knowing the difference between being smart and stupid; Wisdom is that sometimes, when you want to be smart, you can make yourself look stupid.
See, I told you they were good.
Here are a few that I came up with:
- Knowledge is wanting to fit into your high school jeans; wisdom is knowing time has marched on.
- Knowledge is knowing you’re hungry; wisdom is not going to the grocery store at the same time.
- Knowledge is knowing you can run 13.1 miles; wisdom is not doing it after drinking a prune smoothie.
Never to late…..
I enjoyed this blog alot…
Thank you, Dad!!! OXOXOX
A very simple and straight to the point blog that I really enjoyed. Thank you and your kids !
Funny, but true! Thank you!
love it!
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To share the simplest and best explanation I’ve heard (and sorry for not remembering where I heard it).
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.