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Eliot’s idea relates to Seligman’s implication that we become wiser when we act wisely. Seligman’s research reveals his items 15 through 24 are solidified under the notion of wisdom. The broadness of wisdom is displayed in the fluid universals of self-control, prudence/discretion/caution, humility and modesty, appreciation of beauty and excellence, gratitude, hope/optimism/futuremindedness, spirituality/sense of purpose/faith, forgiveness and mercy, playfulness and humor, zest/passion/enthusiasm.
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Pritscher, C.P. (2013). Wisdom and Freedom. In: Pritscher, C.P. (eds) Learning What to Ignore. Transgressions, vol 93. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-119-1_4
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