Wisdom

Wisdom is overrated

Look around the world 

One need not be wise to live

Better even to thrive

One could coast through life

With no wisdom whatsoever

One could become powerful

Without an iota of self awareness

Let alone wisdom, who then

Is wisdom for?

It is for those who long

To be remembered in posterity 

But when posterity is not a given

Is wisdom of any real value?

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  1. It is to pessimistic to look at wisdom as a way of benefit or perceived benefit. It could and should be looked at as a way of guidance for ethics to others and to teach. It will never replace those in power or advantage as that is human nature for some. It is a form of guidance not benefit, a counter to unjust, greed and power to help humanity.

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