Knowledge vs Wisdom

There is a saying;

Wisdom comes with age. The older you get, the wiser you become.

VS

The dictionary explains that knowledge is
a) general facts or information that people know; and
b) what a particular person knows about something

Wisdom on the other hand is described as; general common sense.

As students, we complain a lot about how studying is boring and uneventful. Especially in the Malaysian education system, we are only supposed to absorb and regurgitate for exams later on. The only level when we are really expected to think is in tertiary level which by then is already to late to cultivate the mind in performing critical thinking skills.

Yet, we somehow get by. It's a wonder is it not? Ever wondered how?

Many people would argue that studies these days are not as important anymore as a lot of employers are looking for people with experience and better communication skills.

True.

Yet we are expected to study our brains away and get good results just so we can get a chance at the employment opportunity.

Which is more important now? Studies or work experience?

Well, they are both equally important.

Without knowledge there would be no wisdom.

First of all, like everything else in this world, you need a base. Knowledge is the base of wisdom.

Why is that so?

Without knowledge, you wouldn't know what you are facing or thinking about therefore not being able to give out wisdom in confronting whatever it is that requires your attention.

Without wisdom there would be no knowledge.

What am I ranting on about?

If it were not for your thinking abilities and also the power of your own reasoning, you would not be able to take in and digest whatever that is being taught to you hence wisdom is also required in the process of obtaining knowledge.



Do not take lightly of one point and at the same time put so much weight on another.





p.s. What then can you make of the saying above? ^.^