Quotes About Understanding

Finding patterns is the essence of wisdom

I don't profess to be profound; but I do lay claim to common sense.

There is no wisdom but that which is founded on the fear of God, which Solomon also declares to be the chief part of wisdom.

The differences between the received wisdom, the standard version of events, and the facts on the ground may be subtle or they may be stark, even profound.

Wisdom chooses the unknown to be its reason.

What is the unmistakable mark of a wise man? It is Love, Love for all humanity.

The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names in research.

Where sense is wanting, everything is wanting.

From the errors of other nations, let us learn wisdom.

Wisdom makes light the darkness of ignorance.

Your wisdom should be without pride.

Any teacher can study books, but books do not necessarily bring wisdom, nor that human insight essential to consummate teaching skills.

That's what I've decided I am. A seeker of wisdom and truth.

Wisdom is finding joy in bewilderment

The narrow mind rejects; wisdom accepts.

One thing that never ceases to amaze me, along with the growth of vegetation from the earth and of hair from the head, is the growth of understanding.

It is a great blessing to be able to forget, but it takes a lot of wisdom to know what should be forgotten.

Imagine others complexly.

Let my heart be wise. It is the gods' best gift.

Learning passes for wisdom among those who want both.

What comes from a book is knowledge. What comes from the heart is wisdom.

Forgive and be happy. That is the ancient secret?the only wisdom ever to be attained.

Time is one's best friend, teaching best of all the wisdom of silence.

Wise men are not wise at all times.