Wisdom Quotes
We think our fathers fools, so wise we grow. Our wiser sons, no doubt will think us so.
Madame, all stories, if continued far enough, end in death, and he is no true-story teller who would keep that from you.
Can you look without the voice in your head commenting, drawing conclusions, comparing, or trying to figure something out?
You look up when you wish to be exalted. And I look down because I am exalted.
Adversity, if for no other reason, is of benefit, since it is sure to bring a season of sober reflection. People see clearer at such times. Storms purify the atmosphere.
It doesn't matter if the water is cold or warm if you're going to have to wade through it anyway.
Don't duck the most difficult problems. That just ensures that the hardest part will be left when you are most tired. Get the big one done - it's downhill from then on.
Wisdom I know is social. She seeks her fellows. But Beauty is jealous, and illy bears the presence of a rival.
In other words, we are never freer than when we become most ourselves, most human, most just, most excellent, and the like.
Decision-making is a skill. Wisdom is a leadership trait.
The colour of the water seems to be the colour of the glass into which it has been poured'.
They will envy you for your success, your wealth, for your intelligence, for your looks, for your status - but rarely for your wisdom.
The Rose does not preen herself to catch my eye. She blooms because she blooms. A saint is a saint until he knows he is one.
Even when you have doubts, take that step. Take chances. Mistakes are never a failure - they can be turned into wisdom.
Peace is a fragile thing. It takes courage to secure it. It takes wisdom to maintain it.
All conventional wisdom has an element of truth to it, but good design requires more than an element of truth - it requires an ensemble of correct assumptions and valid calculations.
Beauty, the eternal Spouse of the Wisdom of God and Angel of his Presence thru' all creation.
I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of all the things granted us by wisdom, none is greater or better than friendship.
The stupidest man I ever met had a favourite saying. It was: 'What do you think I am, stupid, or something?
The best big idea is only going to be as good as its implementation.
The Sacred Bombshell knows that her creative feminine energy is a catalyst. She remembers her womb wisdom.
Possible is more a matter of attitude, A matter of decision, to choose Among the impossible possibilities, When one sound opportunity Becomes a possible solution.
How alive is thought, invisible, yet without thought there is no sight.
And here in this room, I re-experience the memories again and again it is how wisdom comes and how we shape our future.
To the extent that experience is the sum of our memories and wisdom the sum of experience, having a better memory would mean knowing not only more about the world, but also more about myself.
Ask nothing from your running, and you'll get more than you ever imagined!
When do you manipulate others for your own advantage? When I notice myself doing it, usually it is when I am feeling insecure.
There is a Persian proverb: 'To test that which has been tested is ignorance.' To try to test something without the means of testing is even worse.
Wit seduces by signaling intelligence without nerdiness.
Faith is stronger than so-called reality.
Pose your questions to people and you will get countless useless answers.
Wisdom consists of knowing how to distinguish the nature of trouble, and in choosing the lesser evil.
Don’t take the high ground and assume you already know what you’ll do. The truth is, when it comes to someone you love, you’ll find there isn’t anything you won’t do.
