Much Talk Does Not Make One Wise
Not by much talking does one become wise. The serene, the free of hatred, the fearless — such a one is called wise.
Am I substituting much talking for wisdom?
📝Reflection
A talkative person often looks wise — explaining fluently, holding opinions on every subject, retorting quickly. But this verse questions that impression: the quantity of words and the depth of wisdom are separate things. In fact, the truly deep are often sparing with words. They do not assert carelessly, they say "I don't know" when they don't, and they know when to be silent. What this verse names as the marks of wisdom is not eloquence but serenity, freedom from hatred, fearlessness — all states of mind. Wisdom lies not in the mouth but in the heart. We strive to learn how to speak better, while what we really need to cultivate is the calm of the mind. To speak less and deepen the heart — that is the path to true wisdom.
🌱Apply It Today
In one conversation today, instead of adding words at once, stay briefly silent and listen more. That silence can run deeper than any words.
This verse is read as universal humanistic wisdom, not religion — no faith is promoted, and the reflection is 100% original ONGO content.
