Wisdom Quotes

"The greatest wisdom is in knowing one's ignorance."

"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time."

"A man must know himself before he can lead others."

"There are but few important events in the affairs of men whose great consequences were not foreseen by persons of sagacity."

"A man of small understanding is found a small man in everything."

"In times of peace, prepare for war; in times of war, work for peace."

"I have learned that we must respect the opinions of others, even when we disagree."

"The best victories are those won without great loss of life."

"I have a right to be blind sometimes."

"Keep a slack line and you will always catch fish."

"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind and still retain the ability to function."

"Every difficulty slurred over will produce more serious consequences."

"Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him."

"Wisdom grows not from years alone, but from reflection upon experience."

"The art of strategy is knowing when to advance and when to consolidate your position."

"A retreat conducted in good order is sometimes wiser than a costly stand."

"To understand an opponent's capabilities is to understand half of your own limitations."

"A strategist who cannot imagine failure will be blindsided by it when it arrives."

"Flexibility in thought often defeats rigidity in armor."

"In strategy, as in life, the path of least resistance often leads to the greatest destination."

"A strategist must think like a chess player several moves ahead of his opponent."

"The element of surprise grows weaker the more one understands the opponent's character and thinking."

"Strategy divorced from reality is mere fantasy, however elegantly conceived."

"A retreat that preserves your army is sometimes more glorious than a hollow victory that destroys it."

"A commander's greatest strength may be knowing when he is out of his depth and seeking counsel."

"In strategy, the map is not the territory, and the plan is not the battle."

"Fortune favors the bold, but only the wise know when to be bold."

"A wise man adapts himself to circumstances as water molds itself to any pitcher."

"To act without thought is folly; to think without action is cowardice."

"Great ambition without principle is madness."