Quotes About Wisdom

Authority without wisdom is like a heavy ax without an edge -- fitter to bruise than polish.

Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgement will always be in demand under all conditions.

Among a man's many good possessions, A good command of speech has no equal. Prosperity and ruin issue from the power of the tongue. Therefore, guard yourself against thoughtless speech.

A higher power is leading you; be led by the same. It knows what to do and how to do it.

Govern wisely, and as little as possible

Those who approach life like a child playing a game, moving and pushing pieces, possess the power of kings.

It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment.

...whoever is guided solely by his own judgment and decision will never climb up to the summit of perfection and will not fail to be the victim of the devil's ruinous power to delude.

Before we acquire great power we must acquire wisdom to use it well.

Wherever there is power, there is age. Don't be deceived by dimples and curls. I tell you that babe is a thousand years old.

Education is power. It is just like a light in complete darkness.

The secret of rulership is to combine a belief in one's own infallibility with a power to learn from past mistakes.

One idea lights a thousand candles.

Men of power have no time to read; yet the men who do not read are unfit for power.

The power is in you. The answer is in you. And you are the answer to all your searches: you are the goal. You are the answer. It's never outside.

No man has any influence or power for good when angry.

What is behind your eyes holds more power than what is in front of them.

One must always be careful of books," said Tessa, "and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.

Knowledge is only potential power.

I do believe in the power of story. I believe that stories have an important role to play in the formation of human beings, that they can stimulate, amaze and inspire their listeners.

There is power in understanding the journey of others to help create your own

People have the power to redeem the work of fools.

The old people came literally to love the soil and they sat or reclined on the ground with a feeling of being close to a mothering power. The soil was soothing, strengthening, cleansing and healing.

They used to say that knowledge is power. I used to think so, but I know now they mean money.