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From: nukeme
Subject: Difference between wise and clever?
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Etymologically speaking, ''clever'' might come from a Scandinavian word meaning ''skillful,'' while ''wise'' ultimately comes from the Greek meaning ''to see.'' And this difference still exists today, whereby ''clever'' is used to describe the ability ''to figure things out,'' ''wise'' means ''having understanding.''

Cleverness could be used inappropriately. For example a clever thief might figure out how to steal a diamond but get caught years later. A wise person would not steal the diamond. Knowledge is knowing how things should work.

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21.11.16 - 04:42pm
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