Quotes About Wisdom

The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.

I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.

In a good bookroom you feel in some mysterious way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in all the books through your skin, without even opening them.

I do not fear death. I had been dead for billions and billions of years before I was born, and had not suffered the slightest inconvenience from it.

Wrinkles should merely indicate where the smiles have been.

When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.

Respect for the truth is an acquired taste.

Wisdom before experience is only words; wisdom after experience is of no avail.

Because that's what Hermione does,' said Ron, shrugging. 'When in doubt, go to the library.

Stupidity is better kept a secret than displayed.

Ugliness is better than beauty. It lasts longer and in the end, gravity will get us all.

I made stupid decisions as a kid, or as a young adult, but I'm trying to be now, I'm trying to take this lemon and make lemonade.

Of middle age the best that can be said is that a middle aged person has likely learned how to have a little fun in spite of his troubles.

I'm a person who gets better with practice. Getting older is awesome - because you get more practice.

There are truths of which I have an inkling, but of most I have only a pencilling

You can teach an old dog new tricks. You just don't want to see the dog doing them.

Do not try to live forever. You will not succeed.

Many foxes grow gray but few grow good.

If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be.

A fool and his money are soon invited everywhere.

Do your kids a favor - don't have any.

I don't read economic forecasts. I don't read the funny papers.

Billy Crystal knows how to make people laugh. He's got 30 years on stage... there's no telling him what's funny.

What a father says to his children is not heard by the world, but it will be heard by posterity.