Wisdom Quotes

"The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your decisions."

"Character is destiny."

"We must learn from our mistakes."

"We must adapt our strategy but not our values."

"Knowledge without wisdom is incomplete."

"Wisdom comes from experience."

"We are defined by our choices."

"Don't confuse orders with mission. Your mission is what you're trying to accomplish. Orders are how you're told to accomplish it."

"I knew the Iraqis would not do anything that would provoke the use of force by us."

"I think that what we have to do is make sure that this conflict does not become a wider Middle Eastern conflict."

"I hate wasting energy on things I can't control."

"Always listen to experts. Then disregard what they tell you and do what you think is right."

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

"A true soldier never questions his orders, but he always questions his mission."

"I would rather admit when I am wrong than pretend to know when I don't."

"A man's worth is measured by his actions, not his words"

"True strength is knowing when to walk away from a fight"

"Pain is temporary, but the lessons learned last forever"

"Humility is strength masquerading as weakness"

"In the worst circumstances, you discover what truly matters - and it's never material."

"Understanding comes slowly, often only after the immediate crisis has passed and reflection becomes possible."

"Wisdom is understanding that not every problem requires force - sometimes it requires restraint."

"We must make the best use of the resources available to us."

"A commander's wisdom lies in knowing when not to fight."

"Wisdom comes from understanding the needs of ordinary people."

"One must balance action with reflection."

"Wisdom requires humility and openness to learning."

"One must act with both mind and heart."

"One must remain flexible while holding firm principles."

"The wise leader plans for seven generations ahead."