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What does it mean?
A thoughtful person is where wisdom naturally resides.
In plain terms
Wisdom lives with people who think deeply.
What can you take from it?
Cultivate thoughtfulness to access wisdom.

Where it applies

  • learning environments
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • practice mindfulness
  • ask questions

Questions to consider

  • When have you felt wisdom in a thoughtful moment?
  • How can you encourage deeper thinking?

Another view

Thinking alone does not guarantee wisdom without experience.

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