Wisdom Quotes
The best minds across centuries have wrestled with what it means to be wise. These quotes capture their hard-won insights.
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"The mind is like a wild horse. It must be trained with patience and kindness."Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
"The tongue is like a sharp knife; it kills without drawing blood."Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
"The mind is the source of all suffering. Transform the mind, and you transform your world."Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
"The greatest wealth is to own your own mind."Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
"Just as the solid rock is not shaken by the wind, the wise are not shaken by praise or blame."Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
"Better than a thousand useless words is one word that brings peace."Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
"If you tend to the roses, the thorns will take care of themselves."Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
"A man has to know his limitations. And his possibilities too."Richard Pryor
"Every scar has a story if you're brave enough to tell it."Richard Pryor
"Wisdom is knowing what you don't know about yourself."Richard Pryor
"I have no regrets, only experiences that made me who I am today."Joan Rivers
"Wisdom comes from failure dressed up as experience."Joan Rivers
"The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything."Tina Fey
"I try to think of life as a good book. If you're not enjoying it, don't waste time on it."Tina Fey
"Don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle."Tina Fey
"Live with intention and purpose."Tina Fey
"I try to live each day with purpose."Tina Fey
"The days that break you are teaching you."Amy Poehler
"You can't really know what people think about you based on your appearance."Amy Poehler
"True strength includes being able to admit when you're wrong."Amy Poehler
"You're allowed to change your mind."Amy Poehler
"Wisdom is knowing what matters and what doesn't."Amy Poehler
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups."Robin Williams
"You can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails."Robin Williams
"The way to find the light is to find the dark."Robin Williams
"The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now."Lenny Bruce
"The universe doesn't care about your plans."Lenny Bruce
"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing how to use it."Lenny Bruce
"You don't have to be perfect to be amazing."Amy Poehler
"You are not going to be perfect at everything you do."Amy Poehler