The true meaning of wisdom is the application of knowledge.

I agree totally. SO back in school when we had those big-big books, I literally used to cram the answers and write them. I didn't understand a word (due to lack of interest ) but it was importnat that I knew it (as per the education system).

I don't remember a word now. All I remember now are things that I have earnt on the job or practically used in life. Like I understand mathematical concepts, human body but don't remember anythign around force and mass and chemicals becuase I didn't put them to use any day.