A couple of takes on wisdom
The Wisdom of an Older Man
An older man approached an attractive younger woman at a shopping mall.
''Excuse me; I can't seem to find my wife. Can you talk to me for a couple of minutes?''
The woman, feeling a bit of compassion for the old fellow, said, ''Of course, sir. Do you know where your wife might be?''
''I have no idea, but every time I talk to a pretty woman, she seems to appear out of nowhere
The Measure of Real-Life Wisdom
Wisdom is not measured by the facts we hold,
But by the patience shown when stories unfold.
It’s knowing when to speak, and when to pause and hear,
To choose compassion over judgment driven by fear.
It understands that mistakes are merely lessons learned,
And bridges burned can rarely ever be returned.
It means accepting the quiet, uncomfortable truth:
That self-improvement is never finished in our youth.
A truly wise soul guards not just their reputation's light,
But strives to make another's heavy burden feel light.
It recognizes that control is an illusion we all chase,
And finds deep peace in simply yielding to time and grace.
A couple of takes on wisdom
An older man approached an attractive younger woman at a shopping mall.
''Excuse me; I can't seem to find my wife. Can you talk to me for a couple of minutes?''
The woman, feeling a bit of compassion for the old fellow, said, ''Of course, sir. Do you know where your wife might be?''
''I have no idea, but every time I talk to a pretty woman, she seems to appear out of nowhere
The Measure of Real-Life Wisdom
Wisdom is not measured by the facts we hold,
But by the patience shown when stories unfold.
It’s knowing when to speak, and when to pause and hear,
To choose compassion over judgment driven by fear.
It understands that mistakes are merely lessons learned,
And bridges burned can rarely ever be returned.
It means accepting the quiet, uncomfortable truth:
That self-improvement is never finished in our youth.
A truly wise soul guards not just their reputation's light,
But strives to make another's heavy burden feel light.
It recognizes that control is an illusion we all chase,
And finds deep peace in simply yielding to time and grace.
A couple of takes on wisdom
