Wisdom
Generic Definition
“Common sense; good judgment.”
Biblical Definition
“learning to measure all information and knowledge by the standards of God's Word”
Bible Verse
“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, get understanding”
Proverbs 4:7
Notable Quotes
sourceGeorge Washington
“99% of failures come from people who make excuses.”
sourceWilliam Shakespeare
“The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.”
sourceSocrates
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
sourceMarilyn vos Savant
Columnist“To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.”
sourceRumi
Poet“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
Downloads
- Character Trait Report (pdf)
- Intended to be used on a weekly basis.
- Students describe how they put the character trait into practice.
- Parent affirms, signs and dates the document.
