Multiple choice general knowledge

Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it.

  1. Kahlil Gibran

  2. Sophocles

  3. Doug Larson

  4. Confucius

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This witty observation by Doug Larson suggests that true wisdom means avoiding problems altogether rather than solving them. The quote has an ironic twist - wisdom prevents the need for wisdom. Kahlil Gibran, Sophocles, and Confucius are not associated with this quote.