Quotes About Wisdom

Do not allow negative experiences to make you bitter. They should make you wiser, and with that wisdom you shall find joy.

When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than any talent for abstract, positive knowledge.

Doubt is the beginning of wisdom

To search for wisdom apart from Christ means not simply foolhardiness but utter insanity.

Chase after the truth like all hell and you'll free yourself, even though you never touch its coat tails.

He who is greedy is disgraced; he who discloses his hardship will always be humiliated; he who has no control over his tongue will often have to face discomfort.

Wisdom requires no form; her beauty must vary, as varies the beauty of flame. She is no motionless goddess, for ever couched on her throne.

The beauty of getting older is the surprise of what else you can do to make the world a better place with the wisdom that you've accrued over those years.

Learn the Arabic language; it will sharpen your wisdom.

Surrender is the simple but profound wisdom of yielding to rather than opposing the flow of life.

That experience is the parent of wisdom is an adage the truth of which is recognized by the wisest as well as the simplest of mankind.

For astronomy is not only pleasant, but also very useful to be known: it cannot be denied that this art unfolds the admirable wisdom of God.

When the doors of perception are cleansed, men will see things as they truly are, infinite.

The wise have always said the same things, and fools, who are the majority have always done just the opposite.

May the strength of Ares and wisdom of Athena see you through. (Eros) And may Hades roast your hoary soul. (Julian)

I'm not wise, but the beginning of wisdom is there; it's like relaxing into - and an acceptance of - things.

Biblical wisdom means living a disciplined and prudent life in the fear of the Lord

Be afraid of nothing. You have within you all wisdom, all power, all strength, all understanding.

To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of shame is near to fortitude.

He who exercises wisdom exercises the knowledge which is about God.

Wisdom comes alone through suffering.

Intelligence is characterized by a natural incomprehension of life.

Your part is to awaken your desire to accomplish your worthy objectives. Then whip your will into action until it follows the way of wisdom that is shown to you.

Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us. Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.