43.2 Wisdom
Question:
What is the difference between those who are wise and
those who are not?
Answer:
The wise are those who can foresee what will happen,
those who do not this are
unwise. (Couplet – 427)
It is foolish not to fear
what is to be feared; it wise to
fear what is to be feared. (Couplet
– 428)
There is no terrifying shock to the
wise who have the foresight
to guard themselves against the coming
evil. (Couplet –
429)
அறிவுடையார் ஆவ தறிவார் அறிவிலார்
அஃதறி கல்லா தவர். (குறள்
– 427)
அஞ்சுவ தஞ்சாமை பேதைமை அஞ்சுவது
அஞ்சல் அறிவார் தொழில். (குறள்
– 428)
எதிரதாக் காக்கும் அறிவினார்க் கில்லை
அதிர வருவதோர் நோய். (குறள்
– 429)
Explanation:
Wisdom is the combination of intelligence, experience,
and knowledge. A man of wisdom will be smart enough to plan ahead and be ready
to encounter any situation. Because of his planning and forethought, he will be
aware of what could happen in the future and be prepared for any eventuality.
In a chess game, a master player exhibits his superior knowledge and experience
by planning several moves ahead and anticipating the possible moves of his
opponent as well. A wise man behaves in the same manner.
Men of wisdom will be smart to know what type of
undertaking will be successful. They will not venture into risky undertakings
in business and lose their capital. They know their strengths and limitations and
will not engage themselves in a losing battle. In general, they know the things
that they should guard against and will act accordingly, whereas those who lack
wisdom, will rush into things and meet with failure.
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