Quotes About Wisdom

It is proof of high culture to say the greatest matters in the simplest way.

True eloquence consists of saying all that should be said, and that only.

Simplicity of character is no hindrance to subtlety of intellect.

Simplicity of character is the natural result of profound thought.

When thought is too weak to be simply expressed, it's clear proof that it should be rejected.

The great artist and thinker are the simplifiers.

Simple truths are a relief from grand speculations.

Nothing is more simple than greatness; indeed, to be simple is to be great.

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

Skeptics are never deceived.

Believe nothing and be on your guard against everything.

Great intellects are skeptical.

A slander is like a hornet; if you cannot kill it dead the first blow, better not strike at it.

The smartest thing I ever said was, "Help Me!"

After pleasant scratching comes unpleasant smarting.

A highbrow is a person educated beyond his intelligence.

Swans sing before they die - 'twere no bad thing Should certain persons die before they sing.

I walked a mile with Sorrow And ne'er a word said she; But, oh, the things I learned from her When Sorrow walked with me.

Even so, the tongue is a little member and boasteth great things, behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

Whatever is well said by another, is mine.

It is terrible to speak well and be wrong.

If no thought your mind does visit make your speech not too explicit.

First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.

Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us wordy evidence of the fact.