Wisdom Paves the Way

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CLASS VIII English Ch 3 of 15
Wisdom Paves the Way

Class 8 · English · NCERT chapter notes · Akanksha Classes

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A prose lesson, likely a moral tale, showing how good sense and wise thinking solve problems that force or haste cannot.

Summary

The story brings out a situation where ordinary strength, anger or hurry fails to help. A wise person studies the problem calmly, thinks of a clever and fair solution, and guides everyone safely through the difficulty. The wise decision benefits all and avoids harm. Step by step, the chapter shows that careful thought, patience and understanding open the path forward when other methods reach a dead end. In the end, wisdom truly 'paves the way' to a happy and sensible outcome.

Theme / message

Wisdom, patience and clear thinking solve problems better than force or haste. A thoughtful mind clears the path that brute effort cannot.

Important questions

  1. What problem is solved through wisdom in the chapter?
  2. How does the wise character act differently from others?
  3. What does the title 'Wisdom Paves the Way' mean to you?

Key words

wisdom - good judgement; pave the way - to make progress possible; dilemma - a hard choice; patience - calm waiting; solution - the answer to a problem.

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