Bhishma said 'Wisdom is the refuge of creatures. Wisdom is considered as the greatest of acquisitions. Wisdom is the greatest happiness in the world. Wisdom is regarded by the good and virtuous as heaven.
भीष्म उवाच प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठा भूतानां प्रज्ञा लाभः परो मतः। प्रज्ञा निःश्रेयसी लोके प्रज्ञा स्वर्गो मतः सताम्॥