The quality of being wise; knowledge, and the capacity to make due use of it; knowledge of the best ends and the best means; discernment and judgment; discretion; sagacity; skill; dexterity. 1  We speak also not in wise words of man's wisdom, but in the doctrine of the spirit. Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. It is hoped that our rulers will act with dignity and wisdom that they will yield everything to reason, and refuse everything to force. Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.
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Madisonville is a city in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of the Western Coal Field region, located along US 41 and The Pennyrile Parkway. The population was 19,307 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hopkins County. The city was named in honor of U.S. President James Madison. Madisonville is a commercial center of the region and is home to Madisonville Community College. Madisonville was founded in 1807 and named for James Madison (who was then Secretary of State). Madisonville was named the county seat of Hopkins County in 1808 and was incorporated in 1810.