Quotes About Wisdom

The greatest remedy for anger is delay. SENECA

God is our example in parenting.

An ancient sage once said, "A soft answer turns away anger." When your spouse is angry and upset and lashing out words of heat, if you choose to be loving, you will not reciprocate with additional heat but with a soft voice.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. —Proverbs 3:5–6

We need the richness of many good counselors all through our lives and an attitude that nurtures them. That way, we may find the clarity and resilience we need when things go awry.

Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket. —Proverbs 25:11

SEE THROUGH THE FOG

foolishly disregard His Word. — Wayne A. Pearson —

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time. EPHESIANS 5:15-16 (ESV) I

The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father. —Proverbs 29:3

One way to express love emotionally is to use words that build up. Solomon, author of the ancient Hebrew Wisdom Literature, wrote, "The tongue has the power of life and death."1 Many couples have never learned the tremendous power of verbally affirming each other.

Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. —Proverbs 19:11

The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends. —Proverbs 11:30

Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. —Proverbs 3:3

A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them. —Proverbs 15:18

Sometimes we learn from our children instead of the other way around. — Susan A. Karas —

But watch out! Be careful never to forget what you yourself have seen. . . . And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren. —Deuteronomy 4:9

we must choose our battles carefully. Some things are not worth fighting over, and some things are clearly not our battles.

Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! —Proverbs 15:23

If you claim to be religious but don't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. —James 1:26

Often His Word is far better than our words. — Sandy Cathcart

Loving wisely means not just looking at what we're giving, but looking at what our loved ones need. — Janet Graham —

To acquire wisdom is to love oneself. —Proverbs 19:8

Gentle words are a tree of life. —Proverbs 15:4