Nine-tenths of wisdom is appreciation. Go find somebody's hand and squeeze it, while there's time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wisdom involves recognizing and valuing what we have. Action is required to show appreciation before time runs out.
- In plain terms
- Wisdom is appreciating others; show it by connecting with them now.
- What can you take from it?
- Value people while you can.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is true wisdom?
- How do you show appreciation?
Another view
It simplifies wisdom to a single trait.
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