Quotes About Wisdom

Most men are followers, and implicitly rely upon the judgment of others. They mistake solemnity for wisdom, and regard a grave countenance as the title page and Preface to a most learned volume. So they are easily imposed upon by forms, strange garments, and solemn ceremonies. And when the teaching of parents, the customs of neighbors, and the general tongue approve and justify a belief or creed, no matter how absurd, it is hard even for the strongest to hold the citadel of his soul.

Virtue is a subordination of the passions to the intellect. It is to act in accordance with your highest convictions. It does not consist in believing but in doing. Collected works volume 1

Then he recited to the still very groggy Sultan the old Arab proverb, 'He that sleeps one-third of the night has done as well as he that sleeps half the night, and he that sleeps all night will awaken an idiot.

Robert J. Harris

The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe. – Proverbs 29:25

Jesus answered and said to him, "What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this." – John 13:7

Dr. J. H. Jewett used to say, "The disciple of Christ is to be an expert merchant in the commodity of time.

When we view things horizontally, we feel confusion; but when we see things vertically, life makes sense—including the direction of history. Everything changes when we interpret events below with wisdom from above and see things as the Lord does in heaven.

So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90:12

Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.

A grateful mind is a great mind,'' and the Bible agrees. There are 138 passages of Scripture on the subject of thanksgiving, and some of them are powerfully worded. Colossians 3:17 says: ''And whatever you do in word or deed, do

Grow up in all things into Him who is the head – Christ. – Ephesians 4:15

Nothing beats having the Word of God stored away in the chambers of the mind.

You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. – Psalm 73:24

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.

Proverbs 7:1, 3: "Treasure my commands. . . . Write them on the tablet of your heart.

The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. – 1 Corinthians 1:18

Bible verses are high-powered doses of truth that mainline God's wisdom into our reasoning.

Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen. – Revelation 7:12

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. – Psalm 119:105

Dios nos ha dado un libro lo suficiente pequeño para sostenerlo en nuestras manos, lo suficiente grande para estudiarlo toda la vida, y lo suficiente rico para satisfacer nuestro corazón y nuestra mente para siempre.

From childhood you have know the Holy Scriptures. – 2 Timothy 3:15

Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified. – 1 Corinthians 1:22–23