Wisdom Quotes

"A man's intellect is all he has to seduce a woman with, and that's all he needs."

"The older the fiddle, the sweeter the tune."

"The pursuit of perfection often impedes excellence."

"One should never underestimate the power of a well-timed smile."

"The real luxury in life is having time to be bored."

"The most beautiful thing about growing older is the freedom to be yourself."

"I've always thought that mystery is more attractive than transparency."

"Talking is like playing on the harp; there is as much in laying your hands on the strings to stop the vibrations as in setting them going."

"I have found that most disappointments come from unrealistic expectations."

"I believe in the power of silence more than the power of words."

"I believe in the power of restraint more than the power of excess."

"I have found that the most interesting people are often the quietest."

"The world needs less talking and more listening."

"A woman who doesn't forgive herself is destined to repeat her mistakes."

"The past is a teacher, not a jailer."

"Words have power; use them wisely and with intention."

"I have learned that doubt is often the first step toward discovery."

"I think that wisdom comes from experience, not age."

"One must learn to appreciate the subtle things in life, for they often contain the greatest meanings."

"I believe in the power of silence more than the power of words."

"I believe that every person has a story worth telling and a voice worth hearing."

"To listen more and speak less is to gain wisdom beyond measure."

"The path to wisdom is paved with the stones of our own mistakes."

"I've made a lot of mistakes. I've been foolish. But I've never been careless."

"In every life there is a crossroads. The key is knowing when you've reached it."

"You can't change the past, but you can shape the future."

"I've learned that the best things in life are not things."

"I learned that being gracious in defeat is as important as being humble in victory."

"I learned that beauty fades, but a sharp mind and kind heart endure."

"I chose depth over superficiality, always."