Wisdom Quotes

"The more you refine your nature, the closer you come to God."

"The scriptures are like a boat to cross the river. Once across, you do not carry the boat."

"The same fire that melts butter hardens steel."

"The ego is the veil between the self and God."

"The human form is the best instrument for realizing God."

"The heart understands what the intellect cannot grasp."

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."

"Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment."

"For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully."

"But blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of me."

"For no good tree brings forth corrupt fruit; neither does a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit."

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."

"A person who has not suffered has not truly learned."

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of all wisdom."

"Knowledge without wisdom is dangerous; wisdom integrates knowledge with virtue."

"In denying ourselves, we find our truest selves."

"Remember that you are a stranger in this world; do not cling too tightly to earthly things."

"Guard your heart, for from it flows the wellspring of all action."

"Do not judge by appearances; look instead to the condition of the heart."

"Tradition has value, but it must always serve truth, not replace it."

"Do not measure your worth by the praise of the crowd or the scorn of enemies."

"The mark of spiritual maturity is not certainty, but deepening trust."

"The pathway to wisdom is paved with mistakes humbly acknowledged."

"In accepting our limitations, we open ourselves to infinite possibility."

"Those who bear witness to truth may be called fools by the world."

"Do not store up treasures on earth where thieves break in; invest in the eternal."

"Without knowledge of self there is no knowledge of God."

"To know God, we must know ourselves first."

"The human mind is prone to wander; constant vigilance is necessary."

"True wisdom consists in knowing ourselves and our utter dependence on God."