wise man

Example Sentences

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The portrait is appealing, but the author too often relies on ancient writers who were themselves captivated by the ideal of a wise man in power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

"Even though some of his promises haven't been kept, I'm counting on him. He's a wise man with a wealth of experience and a long track record."

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

But at UCLA, it’s been embraced because of his grounded nature, carrying the mantra, “A wise man learns from others.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025

The voice said they had realised Mahmoud was a "wise man" after the events of that morning, which is why they were calling him again.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2023

And thus, they plunged toward the transport: young man with wise man upon his shoulders, dashing through the waves.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson