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1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 1. Nature of Wisdom

548	Knowledge chosen for its own sake, rather than for results, is wisdom [Aristotle]

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Wisdom seeks explanations, causes, and reasons why things are as they are [Aristotle, by Politis]

9199	Wisdom for one instant is as good as wisdom for eternity [Chrysippus]

1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 2. Wise People

545	It is not much help if a doctor knows about universals but not the immediate particular [Aristotle]

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Wise men should try to participate in politics, since they are a good influence [Chrysippus, by Diog. Laertius]