“Wisdom which a wise man tries to pass on to someone always sounds like foolishness…Knowledge can be conveyed, but not wisdom. It can be found, it can be lived, it is possible to be carried by it, miracles can be performed with it, but it cannot be expressed in words and taught.”

One of the most poignant thoughts from the book Siddhartha is this one from the end of his life when he has reached enlightenment. The man has lived religiously, suffered through poverty, attained and rejected great wealth, and finally found peace and humility. He has practiced what he preaches, no amount of teachings can allow one to become enlightened. One must experience life and derive meaning from the journey. No matter how wise a person is, they cannot convey this gift unto one who has not shared their same life blessings and challenges. So, take the knowledge that is so easy to come by these days, use it to live, and then one can hope to gain wisdom.

Hakuna Matata