Even so, hyena body parts are sought for traditional tokens and potions made to cure barrenness, grant wisdom, and enable the blind to find their way around.
Frank Schubert, the campaign manager for Protect Marriage, the leading group behind the initiative, said supporters held a day of prayer on Sunday, asking that the justices "be granted wisdom and for our opponents to understand that our support of Proposition 8 is to affirm traditional marriage, not denigrate gays".
Mostly, I wish I knew that age does not always grant wisdom, and that, even when you're young, you're the main authority on yourself.
There is a statue of Dr Robert Bloom at the Sterkfontein Caves and legend has it that if you rub his hand, you will be granted wisdom and if you rub his nose, you will be blessed with good luck.
Paulina is one of Shakespeare's great fixers, but Judi Dench grants her wisdom and compassion.
Finding good mentors who are willing to share grant-writing wisdom is essential for learning how to win grants, says James Jackson, a professor of psychology, health behavior, and health education at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
In the Senate, a Christian pastor asked God to grant members "wisdom and discernment" to do what is right.
In all that lies before us, may God grant us wisdom and may he watch over the United States of America.
This is my 3rd attempt on this paper and I pray that the Lord will grant me wisdom and a clear mind".
The Archbishop of Canterbury this week called on people to pray for God to grant MPs "wisdom and courage" before Tuesday's Brexit vote.
