Single Idea 23064

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 3. Wisdom Deflated]

Full Idea

What is known as 'wisdom' is ultimately only a perpetual 'thinking it over', i.e. non-action as first impulse.

Gist of Idea

So-called wisdom is just pondering things instead of acting

Source

E.M. Cioran (The Trouble with Being Born [1973], 01)

Book Reference

Cioran,E.M.: 'The Trouble with Being Born', ed/tr. Richard Howard [Penguin 2012], p.16


A Reaction

This may be how most people view wisdom. Wisdom is for the spectators, not the actors (perhaps). Wisdom needs a lot of thought, and I don't associate it with extremely active people.