What is the difference between being wise and being smart.

[King Belieal]

I often hear people use wisdom and smartness interchangeably but I know that the two can't be exactly the same.

What are the core things that distinctly define wisdom and smartness? What makes a person smart and what makes a person wise?

 

[Fidelia]

Being wise is having a deep understanding of the world and humanity to make sound decisions. Being smart is the ability to learn and acquire knowledge.

 

[Springtime]

I think smart and wise are different aspects of intelligence. Smart refers to quick-witted intelligence which can be applied o practical situation, such as you can learn things quickly and handle a challenging situation properly. Wise may refer to good judgement based on knowledge, experience and sensibility.

 

[Shavkat]

All I know is that they work hand-in-hand. It is what we use in a daily basis and connected to having the common sense.

 

[King Belieal]

I believe that wisdom is about applying knowledge appropriately. And being smart is all about being able to find paths to navigate murky waters.

 

[Shavkat]

I believe that wisdom is about applying knowledge appropriately. And being smart is all about being able to find paths to navigate murky waters.

I do think that it works together. Being smart will not be effective if he or she does not know how to be wise.

 

[eldavis]

Over here we tend to define it like this. Bring smart is having knowledge about a particular thing but having wisdom is applying this knowledge.

 

[Ratine]

I think that the wise and the smart aspects in life are very different from each other. Being smart is the best thing ever.