First let's look at some very common definitions of wisdom and intelligence. For this post I'll stick with using Mirriam-Webster's Online Dictionary.
Wisdom: accumulated philosophic or scientific learning; ability to discern inner qualities and relationships
Intelligence the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations; the skilled use of reason
I would contend, based on these definitions, that these terms, while not interchangeable, are quite similar in that one must have one in order to be effective in using the other.
If we do not have intelligence then we will not be able to effectively use wisdom, and without wisdom our intelligence is impotent.
I dunno both go hand in hand, but I'd much rather listen to someone wise over someone intelligent rambling on about complex things using long boring words in every sentence xD So, wisdom is 'better'.
I would say it CAN be a horrible thing. As soon as we say the word it leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Check out this article. I found it very interesting and... well I dunno, my perspective on life changed after reading it.
Heres another one. Exploitation. Its got a bad name (mostly for a good reason tho).
Intelligence can also be acquired with experience but we usually think of wisdom with this one.
I think this is going round and round, so Im going to add a lil bit more depth to this, hope you dont mind Holt.
What counts as intelligence and what counts as wisdom?
Does a mastermind who retains an incredible amount of knowledge have wisdom or is it only if he knows how to use it? i.e. when to give it, and when to withhold it.
Does a stereotypical blond who lacks any real knowledge of world events but can get on with almost anyone have wisdom?
