Mysterious language is not a sign of wisdom. The wiser a person is, the simpler the language he uses to express his thoughts.

A man of wisdom delights in water.

The water in a vessel is sparkling; the water in the sea is dark. The small truth has words which are clear; the great truth has great silence.

Some cultures believe a long life brings wisdom. I'd like to think so. Perhaps, part of that wisdom is to recognize some of life's baffling paradoxes such as the way human beings have a huge propensity for good, and yet a capacity for evil.

A clever man without wisdom is like a beautiful flower without fragrance.

He who has access to the fountain does not go to the water-pot.