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 student's questions are often more valuable than the teacher's answers."William H. McCallum
"A well-posed question opens doors that no lecture ever could."William H. McCallum
"In mathematics, as in life, the journey transforms the traveler."William H. McCallum
"Character is the foundation upon which one must build to win respect."Elbert Gary
"Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody is watching."Elbert Gary
"Know thyself, master thyself, improve thyself."Elbert Gary
"Your reputation is your most valuable asset."Elbert Gary
"Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people."Elbert Gary
"Humility is the gateway to wisdom."Elbert Gary
"The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything."Whiting Williams
"The question of character is the heart of all things."Whiting Williams
"I have learned that listening to your workers is more valuable than any consultant."George M. Pullman
"I have learned that control comes through understanding, not force."George M. Pullman
"There is no one best way to do a thing. There are always several ways, and the art lies in finding the best way for your particular circumstances."Frederick W. Taylor
"The quality of work is inversely proportional to the time spent complaining about it."Frederick W. Taylor
"The greatest wealth is the proper use of human effort."Frederick W. Taylor
"Intelligence applied to work produces miracles."Frederick W. Taylor
"Mental effort is as important as physical effort in any work."Frederick W. Taylor
"Every job can be broken down into its component parts and improved."Frederick W. Taylor
"Consistency in execution produces consistency in results."Frederick W. Taylor
"The study of methods leads to the improvement of all things."Frederick W. Taylor
"The best investment in any enterprise is investment in its people."Frederick W. Taylor
"Order and system are the parents of all improvement."Frederick W. Taylor
"Progress without a plan is merely activity."Frederick W. Taylor
"The poor man is not he who has little, but he who desires much without earning it."James B. Duke
"Young men should be taught to think, not merely to obey."James B. Duke
"The industrialist who forgets the worker is doomed to failure."James B. Duke
"I have found that the best business decisions are made with both head and heart."James B. Duke
"A successful man is one who has learned from his mistakes and moved forward."James B. Duke
"The man who gives back to society shows wisdom that money alone cannot buy."James B. Duke