Ability Quote by Calvin Coolidge
“Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. It may not be difficult to store up in the mind a vast quantity of facts within a comparatively short time, but the ability to form judgments requires the severe discipline of hard work and the tempering heat of experience and maturity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, 1925 (attributed)
Knowledge is easy to acquire; wisdom requires disciplined judgment and experience
In simple terms: Wisdom needs hard work and experience
Key Takeaway
Cultivate disciplined thinking for true insight
Themes
education
wisdom
discipline
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- career development
- personal growth
- leadership training
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits develop disciplined judgment?
- How do you test the wisdom of your decisions?
A Different Perspective
Wisdom may still be limited by bias despite effort
