Wisdom Quotes

A wise man should not divulge the formula of a medicine which he has well prepared; an act of charity which he has performed; domestic conflicts; private affairs with his wife; poorly prepared food he may have been offered; or slang he may have heard.

Beauty is spoiled by an immoral nature; noble birth by bad conduct; learning, without being perfected; and wealth by not being properly utilised.

There are three gems upon this earth; food, water, and pleasing words. Fools consider pieces of rocks as gems.

It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom.

Speak only if it improves upon the silence.

It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.

Blaming the wolf would not help the sheep much. The sheep must learn not to fall in the clutches of the wolf.

It comes down to a doubt about the wisdomOf having children after having had them,So there is nothing we can do about itBut warn the children they perhaps should have none.

A poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom.

The small wisdom is like water in a glass: clear, transparent, pure. The great wisdom is like the water in the sea: dark, mysterious, impenetrable.

I am rather inclined to silence, and whether that be wise or not, it is at least more unusual nowadays to find a man who can hold his tongue than to find one who cannot.

Every blade of grass is a study; and to produce two, where there was but one, is both a profit and a pleasure.

It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubts.

The Savior of the whole world chose twelve disciples, and even one of that small number, selected by superhuman wisdom, turned out a traitor and a devil.

I distrust the wisdom if not the sincerity of friends, who would hold my hands while my enemies stab me.

Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in.

Try to become not a man of success, but try rather to become a man of value.

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction.

Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind.

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.