Quotes About Discernment

Through their proper knowledge Creatures of Discernment forsake that Desire Through which lustful creatures Go to misfortune.

People should learn to see and so avoid all danger. Just as a wise man keeps away from mad dogs, so one should not make friends with evil men." —Buddha

What makes you an adult? he said & I said it's mainly a height requirement & the willingness to keep quiet when people say stupid things. —Adult Club

I had some information and some noise, and needed only to determine what was information and what was noise, and then determine which parts of me I should ignore and which I should listen to.

The goal of this education is to aid the reader in striking a balance between two extremes: cultural anorexia (rejecting all moviegoing because of any negative aspects) and cultural gluttony (consuming too many movies without discretion).

A little (one) can sometimes see things in others that us older ones cannot because our judgement gets clouded. —Abbot Saxtus

You either see it or you don't.

When love, revelation, and insight overflow into our discernment, we will always be looking for what is excellent and pleasing in God's eyes. We choose what is best, not by law or rules, but by loving discernment.

20If you want to grow in wisdom, spend time with the wise. Walk with the wicked and you'll eventually become just like them.

12Lovers of God have been given eyes to see with spiritual discernment and ears to hear from God.

18Reckless words are like the thrusts of a sword, cutting remarks meant to stab and to hurt. But the words of the wise soothe and heal. 19Truthful words will stand the test of time, but one day every lie will be seen for what it is.

Chi può dirci dove si trova il confine tra la pazzia e la ragione? Dove la mente umana cessa di essere ordinata? Dove comincia e dove finisce la facoltà di sentire e di discernere tra il dolore autentico e quello dovuto solo all'autosuggestione, tra la vera gioia e quella fittizia?

There is never a point in showing your hand before you have to; that is just a way to ensure giving the game away.

Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless and add what is specifically your own

The most dangerous person is the one who listens, thinks and observes.

Do not correct a fool or he will hate you, correct a wise man and he will appreciate you.

Be cautious whom you trust. — Don't easily trust anyone on this earth because there are all kinds.

Stupida, facilona primavera! Ricopre tutto senza discernimento, confonde il senso con il nonsenso, eternamente buffona, finta tonta, di una leggerezza senza limiti.

If you do not grasp the difference between orange juice and detergent, brand names will at best help you drink the finest detergent on the market, and wash your dishes with the right amount of pulp.

Don't make rash decisions while the world is dark. Wait for the light to make all things clear.

Never take advice from a donkey.

Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it — even if I have said it — unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.

My son, when thou sayest: All women are liars, it is easy to thee. But he who perceiveth when they are lying, I say unto thee, he is a man of understanding.

it's easy to be sensible; why don't ye, then? any man with half an eye can be sensible.