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“He who walks with the wise will be wise, Scripture saith, and he who walks with the witty will eventually start to pop off himself.” quote by Douglas Wilson
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““He who walks with the wise will be wise, Scripture saith, and he who walks with the witty will eventually start to pop off himself.””

Douglas Wilson

About This Quote

Source Book: The Gospel According to the New Testament, 2005

Wisdom and wit shape character; surrounding yourself with them influences your own growth.

In simple terms: Being with wise or witty people shapes you.

Key Takeaway

Choose companions wisely.

Themes

wisdom wit influence character development

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • education
  • leadership
  • friendship
  • self‑improvement

Key Concepts

social learning mentorship personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who in your life models true wisdom?
  • What balance of wit and wisdom do you need?
A Different Perspective

Wit can be superficial, wisdom requires effort.

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