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insight to exercise sound judgment in practical matters. It is developed through
knowledge, experience, insight, and reflection. Wisdom is sometimes thought of
as the highest form of common sense resulting from accumulated knowledge or
erudition (deep, thorough learning) or enlightenment (education that results in
understanding and the dissemination of knowledge). It is the ability to apply valu-
able and viable knowledge, experience, understanding, and insight while being
prudent and sensible. Knowledge and wisdom are not synonymous because
knowledge abounds with ...