“The Wisdom of the Short Story” is a profound and philosophical work. Dimitris Kakalidis, often in a poetical manner, analyzes the stories, delves into ideas and interprets the concepts, as he attempts to reveal the truth, which, to the degree that can be comprehended, leads to the union with the essential nature, releasing humans from the commitments of ideas and the functions of the limited mind. With this work, the writer reveals the endless potential of literature, as it constantly offers its powerful incentives for new paths of perception and understanding of the cosmic nature by humans.