“Half of wisdom is learning when not to say ‘I told you so.’”
— The Sage
The Sage has always believed that wisdom is measured less by what we know and more by what we choose not to say. To him, restraint is one of the highest virtues, especially when the temptation to gloat comes wrapped in delicious accuracy. A true sage, he argues, can swallow the satisfaction of being right in favour of preserving peace.
He notes with a twinkle in his eye that most people don’t actually need to hear “I told you so” — they already know it, and usually regret it. Pointing it out rarely enlightens them; it only deepens the bruise. Wisdom, therefore, lies in resisting the urge to twist the knife of correctness.
This gentle humour underscores a deeper truth: kindness often grows where ego steps aside. The Sage reminds us that being right matters far less than being gracious. Sometimes the wisest words are the ones we leave unspoken — especially when they would feel so good to say.
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