Less judgment than wit is more sail than ballast.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Having wit without judgment is like having sails without ballast; it makes you unstable.
- In plain terms
- Too much wit without judgment makes you unsteady and dangerous.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance quick wit with steady judgment to stay grounded.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you too quick or too slow?
- How do you balance skills?
Another view
Wit can be useful even without formal judgment.
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Knowledge is the treasure, but judgment the treasurer of a wise man.
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