Quotes About Wisdom

He who formerly was reckless and afterwards became sober brightens up this world like the moon when freed from clouds.

Men who have not observed discipline, and have not gained treasure in their youth, perish like old herons in a lake without fish.

The fool who knows his foolishness is wise so far, at least; but a fool who thinks himself wise, he is called a fool indeed.

Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone.

Nobody needs to be described as silly: let your analysis show that he is.

The lips of the wise are as the doors of a cabinet; no sooner are they opened, but treasures are poured out before thee. Like unto trees of gold arranged in beds of silver, are wise sentences uttered in due season.

A man eminent in learning has not even a little virtue if he fears to practise it. What precious things can be shown to a blind man when he holds a lamp in his hand?

Amongst all possessions knowledge appears pre-eminent. The wise call it supreme riches, because it can never be lost, has no price, and can at no time be destroyed.

By the fall of water-drops the pot is filled: such is the increase of riches, of knowledge, and of virtue.

Frugality should ever be practised, but not excessive parsimony.

Not to attend at the door of the wealthy, and not to use the voice of petition?these constitute the best life of a man.

The interval is immense between corporeal qualifications and sciences: the body in a moment is extinct, but knowledge endureth to the end of time.

Through avarice a man loses his understanding, and by his thirst for wealth he gives pain to the inhabitants of both worlds.

To address a judicious remark to a thoughtless man is a mere threshing of chaff.

Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely.

Say not, when I have leisure I will study; you may not have leisure.

Pile up too many tomorrows and you'll find that you've collected nothing but a bunch of empty yesterdays.

A caged bird set free may be caught again, a hurtful word that escapes your lips will not return

Age is state of mind not a statement of wrinkles

The beauty of woman is not only in her physical attraction. Her true beauty lie in her ability to conquer the world with her strength and to soften the heart of a serpent with her wisdom. - Okiki Michael

Beware of too much laughter, for it deadens the mind and produces oblivion.

God said: you must teach, as I taught, without a fee.

He alone is poor who does not possess knowledge.

He who has more learning than goodness is like a tree with many branches and few roots, which the first wind throws down; whilst he whose works are greater than his knowledge is like a tree with many roots and fewer branches, which all the winds of heaven cannot uproot.