Have you ever wondered the difference between Intelligence and Wisdom? By definition, Intelligence is the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills; whereas Wisdom is the ability to think sensibly.
Indeed, Intelligence is about one’s intellectual capability and Wisdom is discerning right from wrong.
Possessing both Intelligence and Wisdom would be ideal, but if you can’t have the best of both worlds, which is more important? Intelligence or wisdom?
A doctor recently had his medical license revoked by the Ministry of Health for 14 counts of professional misconduct (https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/moh-revokes-suspended-gp-s-licence-to-provide-outpatient-medical-services)
In a separate incident, a Singapore diplomat was suspended after allegedly filming teen at public bath in Japan (https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-diplomat-japan-film-teen-public-bath-mfa-probe-diplomatic-immunity-4308991).
Certainly, these well-learned individuals are no less intelligent to become doctors or senior government officials. However, because of their lack of wisdom, they have got themselves into trouble and lost everything that they have worked hard for.
The moral of this article; Intelligence may help you achieve what you want in life. But the lack of Wisdom will make you lose everything. So if you have to choose between Intelligence and Wisdom, I am sure you know what to choose.