Quotes About Reflection

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

The words of a manís mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

The intentions of a manís heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?

It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.

He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—

for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.

Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.

I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.

I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction:

As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the true man.

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.

Surely I am the most ignorant of men, and I lack the understanding of a man.

There is a generation of those who are pure in their own eyes and yet unwashed of their filth.