Bewilderment Quote by Richard Rohr
““Sell your cleverness and purchase bewilderment instead. It is such a willingness to live with bewilderment that characterizes the true wise man.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Everything Belongs to You by Richard Rohr, 1995
True wisdom embraces uncertainty, letting go of cleverness to live with wonder.
In simple terms: Wisdom means accepting mystery.
Key Takeaway
Embrace bewilderment, not just cleverness.
Themes
wisdom
humility
uncertainty
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative work
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
existentialism
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance curiosity with humility?
- What does bewilderment teach you about knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Cleverness can still be useful in problem solving.
