“The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil”
— Marcus Tullius Cicero
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Simplified Meaning:
Wisdom helps people tell the difference between what is right and what is wrong. Imagine you have to choose between two actions: one that helps a friend and one that hurts them. Wisdom guides you to understand which action is good and which one is bad. For example, if you find a wallet full of money, a wise person knows to return it to the owner instead of keeping it. This shows doing the right thing even if no one is watching. In everyday life, using wisdom means making choices that are fair, kind, and just, rather than selfish or harmful. So, practicing wisdom helps you make better decisions that benefit not just yourself, but others too.
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