Wisdom Quotes

"A wise leader knows that true power lies in making oneself unnecessary."

"Wisdom teaches us that freedom secured through bloodshed must be nurtured through law and order."

"The spirit of liberty is the spirit of not being too sure that you are right."

"I wish people would ask the questions rather than get the answers."

"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing how to use it."

"The same general principles which are found in virtue and real propriety regulate the taste of men."

"Prudence as a virtue stands out as the mother of all other virtues."

"When the public deliberates concerning any regulation of commerce or police, the advantage of the consumer ought to be regarded as paramount to that of the producer."

"The impartial spectator is the great arbiter of conduct."

"The perfect impartiality of the impartial spectator is the great measure of good conduct."

"Wisdom lies in understanding the limits of one's power."

"Wisdom grows from experience and reflection."

"A man is truly free only when he thinks for himself."

"We must learn to listen to those different from ourselves."

"Wisdom comes from experience reflected upon with honesty."

"In moments of greatest darkness, the light of principle must guide us."

"The greatest victory is achieved when the enemy becomes a friend."

"Memory and duty are the twin pillars of honor."

"The weight of responsibility is lighter when carried by those of good conscience."

"To understand one's enemy is the first step toward either victory or reconciliation."

"The memory of struggle is the guardian of future freedom."

"A commander's greatest strength is knowing when not to use his power."

"In history's judgment, integrity weighs more than victory."

"The art of victory is learned in the hour of defeat."

"The vain man is satisfied with the good opinion of others; the wise man with his own."

"The victory belongs not to the strongest, but to the wisest."

"To know oneself is true progress, for it leads to the conquest of the self."

"Common sense is not so common."

"Understanding requires both head and heart."

"The will and intellect must work together to transform society."