Lao Tzu’s – Intelligence vs Wisdom

Lao Tzu’s Philosophy

Intelligence leads you. Wisdom guides you.
Wisdom is pursuit of truth, it inspires the seeker.
Sometimes it is better to be kind than to be right.
An intelligent man is wordy. A wise man is worldly.
Intelligence is power of will. Wisdom is power over will.
Intelligence is heat, it burns. Wisdom is warmth, it comforts.
An intelligent man thinks he knows. A wise man knows he thinks.
An intelligent man is always insistent. A wise man is ever consistent.
An intelligent man tries to control the flow. A wise man goes with the flow.
An intelligent man sees everything as relative. A wise man sees everything as related.

An intelligent man always tries to prove his point.
A wise man knows there really is no point.

An intelligent man speaks when he has to say something.
A wise man speaks when he has something to say.

An intelligent man understands what is being said.
A wise man understands what is left unsaid.

An intelligent man freely gives unsolicited advice. A wise man keeps his counsel.
An intelligent man is always insistent. A wise man is ever consistent.
Intelligence leads to arguments. Wisdom leads to settlements.
Intelligence is power of will. Wisdom is power over will.
Intelligence is pursuit of knowledge, it tires the seeker.
An intelligent man preaches. A wise man reaches.
Intelligence is holding on. Wisdom is letting go.