WISDOM by GARAGELAND
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A basic definition of wisdom is the making use of knowledge. The opposite of wisdom is folly.
Dr. Kleinman suggests that by mentoring and caring for others, one comes closer to fulfilling the search for wisdom.
The ancient Greeks considered wisdom to be an important virtue, personified as the goddesses Metis and Athena. Athena is said to have sprung from the head of Zeus. She was portrayed as strong, fair, merciful, and chaste. To Socrates and Plato, philosophy was literally the love of Wisdom (philo-sophia). This permeates Plato's dialogues, especially The Republic, in which the leaders of his proposed utopia are to be philosopher kings: rulers who understand the Form of the Good and possess the courage to act accordingly. Aristotle, in his Metaphysics, defined wisdom as the understanding of causes, i.e. knowing why things are a certain way, which is deeper than merely knowing that things are a certain way.
The ancient Romans also valued wisdom. It was personified in Minerva, or Pallas. She also represents skillful knowledge and the virtues, especially chastity. Her symbol was the owl which is still a popular representation of wisdom, because it can see in darkness. She was said to be born from Jupiter's brain.
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Comments (11)
JohnDelaquiox
Fantastic work and write One of my favorite people is James Randi
Juliette.Gribnau
beautifully done !
photosynthesis
No idea who Dr. Kleinman is, but this looks a lot like Fidel Castro to me. A fine portrait & great postwork. “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” - Reinhold Niebuhr
durleybeachbum
Super portrait. It would be good to know a little about the subject.
JuliSonne
Filter sehr gut eingesetzt. Ein ausgezeichnetes Portrait!!
alanwilliams
superb portrait
wysiwig
Stellar portrait. He does remind me of old Fidel.
sharky_
Outstanding work... Aloha
Denisss
Belle personnalité!
Fidelity2
Superb! It is truly phenomenal. I thank you for this great one. 5+!!
jayfar
A great image and thank you for the wisdom and your knowledge.