Quote by John Cheever

Wisdom we know is the knowledge of good and evil, not the strength to choose between the two.

Wisdom we know is the knowledge of good and evil, not the st

Summary

This quote emphasizes the distinction between wisdom and the ability to make moral choices. It suggests that wisdom is not simply about knowing what is right and wrong but understanding the complexities of good and evil. Wisdom encompasses knowledge and understanding of ethical principles, while the power to make choices between them requires strength and willpower. It implies that having wisdom does not automatically guarantee the capability to consistently make the right choices, as the strength to choose between good and evil lies within an individual's character and personal resolve.

By John Cheever

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