wise man
Example Sentences
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The portrait is appealing, but the author too often relies on ancient writers who were themselves captivated by the ideal of a wise man in power.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
"Even though some of his promises haven't been kept, I'm counting on him. He's a wise man with a wealth of experience and a long track record."
From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025
“I’m not a walking wise man where I’m just trying to drop little trinkets on him all day, but it’s more whenever it comes up,” Adams said of dissecting double-coverage and other schemes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2025
He's a wise man for someone who isn't that old.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2024
Uncle was fond of the phrase “the superior man,” which he said he had taken from the wise man Confucius.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
