Indeed, I have no hesitation in equating what we call common sense today with what was thought of as wisdom not so many years ago. The Book of Proverbs, of course, is all about wisdom the proverbial wisdom of Solomon. While we find some of our most durable phrases in Proverbs Haste makes waste . . . He who hesitates is lost . . . Birds of a feather flock together .
Opposites attract wisdom is the central theme.
Clearly laden with common sense, Proverbs helps us to recognize in new situations the long-standing and fundamental patterns of life, and fosters our ability to see the world in others' terms. Happy are those who find wisdom and those who get insight, for her income is better than silver, and her revenues better than gold. Leadership The Three Elements Wisdom and insight are essential to sound leadership. Leadership requires foresight, and it is impossible to imagine foresight without wisdom. Please be clear that foresight is not to be confused with brilliance, nor some magical ability to know the unknowable.