Knowledge vs. Wisdom
Knowledge basically stands for knowing or understanding something not only about some specific thing or theme but as a whole. Wisdom, on the other hand, means to make the acquired knowledge a part of your life, meaning to apply that knowledge upon yourself. Knowledge means having awareness of facts, figures of something certain things and the truth and reality of things in the universe. Wisdom is the ability to use the gained knowledge and experience wisely and rationally to get prosperous. Knowledge is something that can be known or information. Wisdom stands for potential and capability of determining what is wise against what is irrational and now appropriate. Wisdom is a saying of an intellectual, a philosophy or other such advices which are deliberated and can be taken as a way of life. Knowledge can be accumulated through learning, education, science, reflection, reasoned and logical thought. Knowledge is something that everyone can obtain by simple efforts. Wisdom, on the other hand, is something entirely different from that of knowledge. Wisdom cannot be obtained in the similar way as adopted for knowledge but rather it is fetched by self intuition, through personal experiences, consideration, deliberation, concentration etc. Wisdom actually defines and refines a personality and leads towards an exquisite character. In other words, Knowledge means to gather qualification and different certifications related to conptemporay subjects. Wisdom is something about using that knowledge to shine during the journey of life and find the purpose of life. Knowledge can be of anything, meaning the awareness of something either it is right or wrong. Wisdom actually helps to determine right out of wrong and to finding the right path for life.
Key Differences
Everyone who can gain knowledge; Wisdom needs intense efforts to think beyond the circles of knowledge.
Knowledge gives you information; Wisdom refines the personality.
Samantha Walker
Apr 05, 2016
Knowledge can be obtained by studying, reading and seeking truths; Wisdom cannot be obtained by gathering knowledge.
Knowledge is learning; Wisdom is intuition.
Aimie Carlson
Apr 05, 2016
Knowledge means information; Wisdom is the next level of getting information.
Knowledge stands for knowing the truths of something; Wisdom is to utilize the knowledge rationally.
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Knowledge reflects a person’s collection of truths; Wisdom defines a person’s character.
Comparison Chart
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Knowledge simply stands for collecting information regarding certain things existed in the world.
The ability to make correct and accurate decisions is called Wisdom.
Foundation
Can be obtained by studying, reading and seeking truths.
Cannot be obtained by gathering knowledge.
Interpretation
Knowledge is learning.
Wisdom is intuition.
Stance
Stands for knowing the truths of something.
To utilize the knowledge rationally.
Samantha Walker
Apr 05, 2016
Knowledge and Wisdom Definitions
Knowledge
The state or fact of knowing
Humans naturally aspire to knowledge.
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Wisdom
The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight.
Knowledge
Familiarity, awareness, or understanding gained through experience or study
Has great knowledge of these parts.
Has only limited knowledge of chemistry.
Wisdom
Common sense; good judgment
"It is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things" (Henry David Thoreau).
Knowledge
The sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
The extraordinary knowledge housed in the library.
Wisdom
The sum of learning through the ages; knowledge
"In those homely sayings was couched the collective wisdom of generations" (Maya Angelou).
Knowledge
(Archaic) Carnal knowledge.
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Wisdom
Wise teachings of the ancient sages.
Knowledge
The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.
His knowledge of Iceland was limited to what he'd seen on the Travel Channel.
Wisdom
A wise outlook, plan, or course of action.
Knowledge
Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something.
Wisdom
Wisdom(Bible) Wisdom of Solomon.
Knowledge
Intellectual understanding; the state of appreciating truth or information.
Knowledge consists in recognizing the difference between good and bad decisions.
Wisdom
(uncountable) An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
Knowledge
Familiarity or understanding of a particular skill, branch of learning etc.
Does your friend have any knowledge of hieroglyphs, perchance?
A secretary should have a good knowledge of shorthand.
Wisdom
(countable) A piece of wise advice.
Knowledge
(philosophical) Justified true belief
Wisdom
The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
Knowledge
Sexual intimacy or intercourse (now usually in phrase carnal knowledge).
Wisdom
The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
Knowledge
(obsolete) Information or intelligence about something; notice.
Wisdom
The ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding.
Knowledge
The total of what is known; all information and products of learning.
His library contained the accumulated knowledge of the Greeks and Romans.
Wisdom
(theology) The ability to know and apply spiritual truths.
Knowledge
(countable) Something that can be known; a branch of learning; a piece of information; a science.
Wisdom
(rare) A group of wombats.
Knowledge
(obsolete) Acknowledgement.
Wisdom
(rare) A group of owls.
Knowledge
(obsolete) Notice, awareness.
Wisdom
The quality of being wise; knowledge, and the capacity to make due use of it; knowledge of the best ends and the best means; discernment and judgment; discretion; sagacity; skill; dexterity.
We speak also not in wise words of man's wisdom, but in the doctrine of the spirit.
Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
It is hoped that our rulers will act with dignity and wisdom that they will yield everything to reason, and refuse everything to force.
Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.
Knowledge
The deep familiarity with certain routes and places of interest required by taxicab drivers working in London, England.
Wisdom
The results of wise judgments; scientific or practical truth; acquired knowledge; erudition.
Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.
Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one,Have ofttimes no connection. Knowledge dwellsIn heads replete with thoughts of other men;Wisdom, in minds attentive to their own.Knowledge, a rude, unprofitable mass,The mere materials with which wisdom builds,Till smoothed, and squared, and fitted to its place,Does but encumber whom it seems to enrich.Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much;Wisdom is humble that he knows no more.
Knowledge
(obsolete) To confess as true; to acknowledge.
Wisdom
Accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
Knowledge
The act or state of knowing; clear perception of fact, truth, or duty; certain apprehension; familiar cognizance; cognition.
Knowledge, which is the highest degree of the speculative faculties, consists in the perception of the truth of affirmative or negative propositions.
Wisdom
The trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
Knowledge
That which is or may be known; the object of an act of knowing; a cognition; - chiefly used in the plural.
There is a great difference in the delivery of the mathematics, which are the most abstracted of knowledges.
Knowledges is a term in frequent use by Bacon, and, though now obsolete, should be revived, as without it we are compelled to borrow "cognitions" to express its import.
To use a word of Bacon's, now unfortunately obsolete, we must determine the relative value of knowledges.
Wisdom
Ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight
Knowledge
That which is gained and preserved by knowing; instruction; acquaintance; enlightenment; learning; scholarship; erudition.
Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
Ignorance is the curse of God;Knowledge, the wing wherewith we fly to heaven.
Wisdom
The quality of being prudent and sensible
Knowledge
That familiarity which is gained by actual experience; practical skill; as, a knowledge of life.
Shipmen that had knowledge of the sea.
Wisdom
An Apocryphal book consisting mainly of a meditation on wisdom; although ascribed to Solomon it was probably written in the first century BC
Knowledge
Scope of information; cognizance; notice; as, it has not come to my knowledge.
Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldst take knowledge of me?
Knowledge
Sexual intercourse; - usually preceded by carnal; same as carnal knowledge.
Knowledge
To acknowledge.
Knowledge
The psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
What is Knowledge?
‘Knowledge is power’, the famous and prolific maxim reminds us one of the greatest in the world of English prose writer Francis Bacon. In fact, it is Knowledge that gives a person power and potential to rise and shine in life with glory and successfully. Knowledge simply stands for collecting information regarding certain things existed in the world. A person can acquire as much knowledge as he/or she can and it is about accumulating bunch of information in the brain. In other words, knowing about facts, figures and realities of things is called Knowledge.
What is Wisdom
The ability to make correct and accurate decisions is called Wisdom. In other words, discretion and the ability to move discreetly is termed as Wisdom. Unlike, Knowledge, Wisdom is something which cannot be acquired through collection information and facts of something. It is rather a state of mind, meaning the ability to perceive things accurately and to seek the hidden truths disguised inside the apparent knowledge of something. Wisdom is acquired though deliberation, consideration, focusing intensively on the things around the world and learning how to utilize the obtained knowledge. A famous proverb says that it is wisdom that teaches us how and when to speak and what.
