"The seat of knowledge is in the head; of wisdom, in the heart. We are sure to judge wrong, if we do not feel right"
- William Hazlitt
About this Quote
This quote by William Hazlitt speaks to the significance of both knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is discovered in the head, or the intelligence, and knowledge is discovered in the heart. Hazlitt is suggesting that knowledge alone is not enough to make noise decisions. We must also have knowledge, or the capability to comprehend and use understanding in a meaningful way. Without wisdom, we are likely to make wrong decisions, even if we have the understanding to make the right ones. This quote encourages us to look beyond the realities and figures and to think about the moral ramifications of our decisions. It is just when we combine knowledge and wisdom that we can make decisions that are both notified and ethical.
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