wise

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo paid tribute to Mazibuko on Monday, describing him as "kind to a fault" and a "saint" who acted as a "wise elder" for the group's younger members.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

More immediately, many parents fret about whether they have made a wise decision in trading their children’s childhoods for cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Yet, Mascaro and his equally youthful co-screenwriter Tibério Azul are wise beyond their years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

What we're trying to do, technology wise, is very different.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“Well,” said Fred, “as a wise old soul once told me, ‘true courage means you’re scared but you go ahead and do what needs to be done anyway.’”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein