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There is no single rule of wisdom. What matters is how you use it. Consequently, even a blockhead sometimes makes a smart choice, or a genius makes a foolish one. Why? The Supreme Wisdom naturally flows from one’s mind and answers the problem; there is no need to rack one’s brain for a solution. The wise person positions him or herself outside of a problem and analyzes it, always looking at the puzzle from a larger perspective, before undertaking any solution. He or she weighs the ultimate long-term advantages against the immediate short-term disadvantages.

At the other end of the human spectrum, the narrowminded person approaches problems with tunnel vision, confounded by immediate gain or short-term loss. While the wise person is calm and rational in a crisis, the impatient person is worried, emotional and irritated. These states of mind are counterproductive when dealing with a dilemma. Facing a problem, the person with Supreme Wisdom always behaves, in the beginning, ordinarily, and even indifferently. But the outcome is remarkable and even astounding to average people. It is a rare and unique talent to be capable of following the Supreme Wisdom, which can be divided into four categories. Here are several stories to illustrate my point.