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Thomas Reid

Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned.

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When we see the results of wise decisions, they also show that there was the ability to carry out those decisions effectively. This means wisdom is not just about good ideas but also about having the power to make those ideas happen.

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