"Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself"
- Kahlil Gibran
About this Quote
This quote by Kahlil Gibran talks to the significance of balance in life. Wisdom is an important asset, but it can end up being an obstacle if it is taken too far. When wisdom ends up being too proud, it can cause conceit and a lack of humbleness. When it becomes too severe, it can cause an absence of joy and gratitude for life. And when it becomes too self-centered, it can lead to an absence of empathy and understanding for others. In order for wisdom to stay true wisdom, it must be balanced with humility, happiness, and empathy. It must be willing to weep, laugh, and seek out the perspectives of others. Only then can it genuinely be called knowledge.
This quote is written / told by Kahlil Gibran between January 6, 1883 and April 10, 1931. He was a famous Poet from Lebanon.
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