Expressions (A–Z)
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Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise
Silence has the power to conceal foolishness or ignorance. The fool’s silence hi...
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G
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Good sense/ wise/ clever/ of good understanding
Wise; possessing good understanding; astute.
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In low position/ at the bottom of the scale/ in a low state/ in difficult conditions
In a severe or moral low state. At the very lowest level (מַדְרֵגָה means rung o...
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In the street of the blind, they call the one-eyed man “the great light.
Figuratively: In a place where there is no knowledge, even someone who knows onl...
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It is good to heed the criticism of a wise man.
It is beneficial to listen to the rebuke of a wise person.
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It Will Be Wiser
More preferable. More logical.
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Older and wiser than me…
People who are wiser or more thoughtful than me also already... in the sense: I...
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The great eagle, very eminent (said of an important scholar, specially of Maimonides)
A wise and eloquent Torah scholar. Nickname for the Rambam.
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The Wisdom of Women Built Her House
See: "The wise woman builds her house."
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The wise, the wicked, the simple, and the one who does not know how to ask
See: "Four sons: wise, wicked, simple, and the one who does not know how to ask....
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