Nine-tenths of wisdom consists in being wise in time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Roosevelt suggests that most wisdom comes from making the right decision at the right time.
- In plain terms
- Being wise means knowing the right time to act.
- What can you take from it?
- Timing is the key component of wisdom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is the right time to act?
- How do you know you are wise?
Another view
Timing alone does not guarantee success without knowledge.
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