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Forty-eight positive human characteristics that have been associated with wisdom

compassion
responsibility
positive attitude
integrity
acceptance
self-knowledge
detached concern
adopting multiple perspectives
empathy
aliveness
appreciating ramifications
caring
attentiveness
commitment
desiring the good of the whole
cooperation
intuitive understanding
curiosity
willingness to risk
equanimity
fairness
generosity
self-acceptance
discernment

gratitude
deep understanding
hopefulness
wonder
humility
dedication
insight
joy
kindness
nurturance
self-investigation
openness
patience
self-actualization
peacefulness
reflectiveness
respect
self-sufficiency
serenity
sound judgment
truthfulness
vision
appreciating significance
breadth of considerations