Quote by John Cheever
Wisdom we know is the knowledge of good and evil -- not the strength to choose between the two.
Summary
This quote highlights the distinction between wisdom and the ability to make moral choices. It suggests that wisdom is the understanding of right and wrong but does not inherently grant the strength or determination to consistently make the right choices. Wisdom helps in discerning what is good and what is evil, but one's actions are dependent on their personal willpower and the ability to act in accordance with that wisdom. It implies that the responsibility of choosing between good and evil lies with the individual, even if they possess wisdom.
Topics
Wisdom
By John Cheever
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