What is the difference between intelligence and wisdom?

ilikeguinness

Intelligence indicates knowledge not wisdom. A wise man knows how to use his knowledge to make a good decision. A person may have a lot of knowledge but be unable to use it properly. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_intelligence_and_wisdom Jul 01 09, 2:40 PM

queproblema

I understand intelligence to mean the ability to assimilate knowledge, not the store of knowledge itself. This difference is why IQ tests that merely test the store can give misleading results. "capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc." http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/intelligence One definition of "wisdom" is "knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action." http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/wisdom Jul 01 09, 4:53 PM

Arpeggionist

Reminds me of the definition I was given in college of the difference between a smart person and a clever or wise person: "The clever person knows how to get out of trouble that the smart person knows not to get into." Jul 01 09, 5:10 PM