Delphic Maxim of the Week 2/27/23

Σοφίαν ζήλου

Σοφίαν ζήλου, Long for Wisdom

“The wise man is he who seeks wisdom. I find it remarkable that Apollo tells us to long for wisdom, for here it is the path that counts, more than any achievement we can name. Who can define what wisdom is? We seek it, we develop it, let it grow. We can study the sages of old, the philosophers, and indeed it is prudent to listen to the great minds who were there before, to seek many different views to broaden our horizon, lest you become slave of one dogmatic view. With training, one day you yourself can turn into a teacher. And teaching others will teach you things, as well. Without wisdom all the strength and power of the world will be useless to you, for you will not know where and how to apply your powers, you will fall to ill council Seeking wisdom should therefore be among the highest aims of anyone.”