Being wise Quote by Saint Augustine
“Just as it is agreed that we all wish to be happy, so it is that we all wish to be wise, since no one without wisdom is happy.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Confessions, 397 AD
Wisdom and happiness are intertwined; without insight, joy is fleeting.
In simple terms: Wisdom brings happiness.
Key Takeaway
Seek knowledge for true joy.
Themes
wisdom
happiness
philosophy
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- personal development
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
virtue ethics
human flourishing
Questions to Reflect On
- What wisdom have you pursued?
- Can happiness exist without wisdom?
A Different Perspective
Wisdom alone may not guarantee happiness.
![“Learned we may be with another man's learning: we can only be wise with wisdom of our own: [I hate a sage who is not wise for himself]” quote by Euripides](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/793/euripides-472_another-man_learned-we-may-be-with-another-man-s-lea_743642.jpg)
