Quotes About Wisdom

Nobility of spirit has more to do with simplicity than ostentation, wisdom rather than wealth, commitment rather than ambition.

Much learning shows how little mortals know; much wealth, how little wordlings enjoy.

I'm just so glad that I started acting when I did because I had this wealth of life experience. I don't know if I'd have been able to handle it had I gone out to L.A. at 22.

The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought.

Open your mouth and purse cautiously, and your stock of wealth and reputation shall, at least in repute, be great.

Things happen to everybody in the course of a lifetime. Relationships end, people die, tragedy befalls everyone. So everyone has this wealth of experience, and the older you are the more you have to draw on.

There's a wealth of information and knowledge you can gain from sitting down with people who are successful.

The idea of a world where all people are alike - in wealth or in anything else - is a fantasy for the stupid.

Engage your brain before you engage your weapon.

Ignorance has always been the weapon of tyrants; enlightenment the salvation of the free.

The only sure weapon against bad ideas is better ideas.

The mind is the greatest weapon in the world.

Judicious absence is a weapon.

Your mind is still the fastest weapon. You can run and run but you must be smart.

The two sides of Bernie - that's a quiet weapon that I have.

Buddha's teaching are very simple, you don't have to break your head to understand the message. The part that I like the most from Buddha's teachings and from His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, is that the most powerful weapon is to not attack, to be able to have self-control.

My first manager, he had left Germany when he was five, but he would joke about the Nazis. And I'd laugh, but I'd look at him, and he was the first one who told me, 'You know, funny is a powerful thing; it's a wonderful weapon.'

Of course the job has a lot of glamour. But it really is about being smarter than your average bear. Your mind is your best weapon. It's great when you're a good shot with an AK-47, but it's about being clever.

Wear the old coat and buy the new book.

Every man must wear out at least one pair of fools shoes.

The older I get, I guess I wear less sparkles.

Why do people talk of the horrors of old age? It's great. I feel like a fine old car with the parts gradually wearing out, but I'm not complaining,... Those who find growing old terrible are people who haven't done what they wanted with their lives.

The right moment wears a full head of hair: when it has been missed, you can't get it back; it's bald in the back of the head and never turns around.

The older you are, I think you realize what you enjoy and what you don't need, what wears you out and what's important.