Quotes About Wisdom

Every man, however wise, needs the advice of some sagacious friend in the affairs of life.

I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of all the things granted us by wisdom, none is greater or better than friendship.

All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.

It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanism of friendship.

Read as you taste fruit or savor wine, or enjoy friendship, love or life.

Of all the things which wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship.

Of all things which wisdom provides to make life entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything.

No man is wise enough by himself

Great Spirit, grant that I may not criticize my neighbor until I have walked a mile in his moccasins

Don't sacrifice your life to work and ideals. The most important things in life are human relations. I found that out too late.

If you wish success in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother and hope your guardian genius.

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers

Yes'm, old friends is always best, 'less you can catch a new one that's fit to make an old one out of.

Just remember, once you are over the hill you begin to pick up speed.

We know we're getting old when the only thing we want for our birthday is not to be reminded of it.

Discussing how old you are is the temple of boredom.

I would rather have five energetic and competent enemies than one fool friend.

I would prefer as friend a good man ignorant than one more clever who is evil too.

Look at market fluctuations as your friend rather than your enemy; profit from folly rather than participate in it.

I owe much to my friends; but, all things considered, it strikes me that I owe even more to my enemies. The real person springs life under a sting even better than under a caress.

Treat your friend as if he will one day be your enemy, and your enemy as if he will one day be your friend

Love your enemies just in case your friends turn out to be bastards.