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 most important thing to do if you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging."
Warren Buffett
"I look for three things: first, find a business I understand; second, find competent management; third, find the right price."
Warren Buffett
"Investing is simple, but not easy."
Warren Buffett
"I'm just trying to be great and do what I'm supposed to do."
LeBron James
"Once you know who you are, you don't have to worry anymore."
LeBron James
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"The perfect 10 doesn't exist in gymnastics or in life. I strive for excellence, not perfection."
Nadia Comaneci
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"The greatest victory is learning to forgive yourself."
Nadia Comaneci
"Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind."
Venus Williams
"I think true strength is knowing when to rest and recharge."
Venus Williams
"I play because the game has taught me invaluable life lessons."
Venus Williams
"You come to realize that much of the pain in life comes from being the wrong person in the right place."
Mike Tyson
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth."
Mike Tyson
"Sometimes you need to be knocked down to realize what really matters."
Mike Tyson
"I think I'm a lot smarter than a lot of people who have more money than me."
Mike Tyson
"I've learned that life's not about what happens to you, it's about how you respond."
Mike Tyson
"I've learned that revenge is a dish best served in the ring."
Mike Tyson
"I've realized that the journey is more important than the destination."
Mike Tyson
"Real strength is knowing when not to fight."
Mike Tyson
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"The pen is mightier than the sword in matters of truth."
Muhammad
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"Do not envy what others have; envy those who do good deeds."
Muhammad
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"The wise person learns from the mistakes of others; the fool learns from his own."
Muhammad
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"Respect the elderly; they are repositories of wisdom and experience."
Muhammad
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"A humble person is never diminished; humility elevates the soul."
Muhammad
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"The universe speaks to those who listen; observe and learn."
Muhammad
"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become your destiny."
Margaret Thatcher
"I love argument. I want people around me who will argue."
Margaret Thatcher
"The eyes are mirrors of the soul, and one can tell much by looking into them."
Margaret Thatcher
"The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining, not when it is raining."
Margaret Thatcher
"The fact that something is traditional does not make it right, but that it is new does not make it wrong."
Margaret Thatcher
"The mind is everything. What you think, you become, but remember that becoming takes time and patience with yourself."
Buddha