What is wisdom? If you look in a dictionary for the entry "wisdom", you will find the following definition: power of judging rightly and following the soundest course of action. Wisdom has always been referred to moral issues and religious beliefs. Philosophers, people who pursue wisdom, believe that the soul is the most sophisticated thing of the human being. Like any other philosopher, in Apology Socrates defends himself from being sentenced to death by trying to persuade the jurors that he does not deserve a death sentence. The main idea is that nobody should betray his own philosophy for any reasons regardless of all suffer it might cause him. Socrates prefers to face death instead of giving up his philosophy and all the benefits of words he uses to support his point of view. The motive to choose this idea is that Socrates keeps defending himself although he knows that it would not make any difference for the jurors" final decision. The means he uses include saying "the whole truth" (A, p.37), words representing his thoughts, and obeisance to the law and God's will (A, p.39). Saying the truth and supporting his thesis does not help Socrates to avoid a death sentence. All jurors without exception are influenced by people's opinion and they already have some prejudices prior to Socrates" lawsuit. Using the power of words, the old man is on the right track to convince people in the court that he is innocent but Meletus" accusations sound so loudly in the courtroom that jurors are more willing to support Meletus than Socrates. Nevertheless, Socrates wants to stick to the law and he has no intention to break it although his life is jeopardized by a death sentence. Like Socrates, Vaclav Havel strongly believes in God's power and this is a part of what he says in his acceptance speech for the Peace Prize that was awarded to him: "Word of God is the source of all creation." (WW, p.1). Havel points out to the extraordinary power words have and how they can shift their meaning depending on the context.
His words inspired others to follow him, and, although he never claimed to be a teacher, taught others indirectly. ... What kind of wisdom? Human wisdom, perhaps. ... This was his wisdom: the self-acquisition of wisdom, the highest virtue. ... The teachings are not wisdom itself but rather the path towards wisdom. ...
In his words "Who wait for a death that never comes, though they would rather dig for it than gold" (verse 3:22). ... Bildad however, gives references in his speech to ancient wisdom. ... However, Job rejects the wisdom of his friends and according to him wisdom belongs to God as he mentions in verse 12:10 "Wisdom", they say, "belong to elders, length of years makes a man perspicacious"; "He (God) has wisdom and power, He has counsel and insight". ... In chapter, "A meditation on wisdom" the definition of wisdom was described very eloquently. Jobs friends represented standard ancient wisdom an...
The solace soon perishes to the arrow of speculation, but the wisdom endures. ... His connection with the waters, the words, and the whispers of the waves. captivate him. ... Under the rocks are words, and some of the words are theirs. ... Finally, the words beneath these rocks reflect the deeper message within this river of intuition; the wisdom that blooms from the depths of adversity. ... He showcases his gained wisdom so that others can learn, mature, and evolve themselves into, "artists of life." ...
THE GODDESS ATHENA THE BIRTH OF ATHENA Athena was born from a mortal woman named Metis, (meaning wisdom) and fathered by Zeus, king of the gods. ... And this is the birth of Athena, goddess of war and wisdom. ... Arachne did not heed the words of the old and brushed her off. ... Goddess of the People The goddess Athen had basic gifts, her powers, her wisdom, and the masculinity of her virgin nature. ... Other than being the goddess of war and wisdom. ...
For so many people in desperate situations -- seeking peace, strength, and wisdom -- those simple words have seen them through the darkest hours. ... The words "serenity" and "accept." ... "The wisdom to know the difference." ... "The wisdom to know the difference." How do we get that wisdom? ...
The Words of Confucius and Jesus When in the course of pursuing wisdom, one often seeks the words of wise people before them. ... Some would say that their words and thoughts were not all that different. However, throughout the course of this review of words the reader will hopefully discover how different these men thought. ...
In Chinua Achebe's short story "Dead Men's Path", Michael Obi is the ignorant headmaster who fails to open himself to the knowledge and wisdom offered by the priest of Ani. ... The priest of Ani's demeanor and choice of words suggests that he is a calm, open-minded and wise person. ... But most important, it is the path of children coming in to be born -, shows his wisdom. Such wisdom is further expressed in the priest's parting words "I have no more words to say" to a narrow-minded and imprudent headmaster. ... Open- mindedness allows for breadth of knowl...
By questioning their virtues and their respective wisdom Socrates was able to show many citizens of Athens, what wisdom was really about, what virtues are important and essentially what leading a good life was like. ... Socrates effectively shares his virtues for wisdom with us through the apology. ... Socrates: that I have been convinced for the lack of words to persuade you, had I thought it right to do and say anything to be acquitted. ... It is true I have been convicted for a lack; not a lack of words, but lack of bold shamelessness, unwillingness to say the words you would find it ...
