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wisdom

[wiz-duhm] / ˈwɪz dəm /


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Pay attention, don’t be so impressed, and other wisdom from the times I said yes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Prediction markets say their odds reflect the wisdom of the crowds and can be more accurate than polling.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

When Pauling himself later died of cancer aged 93, he was held up as a classic case of the “halo effect”: being a genius in one field doesn’t guarantee wisdom in another.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

If you’re looking for words of wisdom, Tony’s got you covered.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2026

With the aid of the five Cadmus made Thebes a glorious city and ruled over it in great prosperity and with great wisdom.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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