Action Quote by Krista Tippett
“Intelligence alone does not get us where we need to go or even necessarily where we want to go. For that, the human creature must exercise harder-won capacities of wisdom, and wise action.”
About This Quote
Source Podcast: On Being, 2020
Intelligence is insufficient; wisdom and wise action are essential for meaningful progress.
In simple terms: Wisdom matters more than raw intelligence.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate wisdom and act wisely.
Themes
wisdom
action
growth
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- policy making
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
philosophy
human development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you develop wisdom?
- When does intelligence fail without wisdom?
A Different Perspective
Wisdom can be hard to quantify.
