Wisdom Quotes

"To be wise, a man must learn to distinguish between what is necessary and what is merely convenient."

"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change one's mind."

"A man without wit is like a sword without an edge."

"The greatest error is to judge a man by a single moment."

"A man who never doubts has never truly thought."

"We are not troubled by things themselves, but by the views we take of them."

"Wisdom whispers where folly shouts."

"Sorrow teaches what joy cannot."

"The mind preoccupied with anxiety cannot think clearly about the future."

"There is no greater folly than that of the man who fancies himself wise."

"There is nothing so dangerous as a foolish man who fancies himself to be wise."

"A man is as likely to succeed in fulfilling his destiny as he is to know himself."

"The greatest wisdom often comes disguised as foolishness."

"The greatest evil to which we can be exposed is the society of the wicked."

"I have formed a very high opinion of the understanding of the world in general."

"Beware of the passions—they are the true tyrants of the soul."

"To forgive is to free oneself from the chains of bitterness."

"Silence can be more eloquent than speech."

"The heart recognizes truth that the mind cannot yet comprehend."

"Wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to be silent."

"The provision of the belly is a matter of no small consequence."

"Prudence is a virtue which cannot exist without great care and attention."

"The art of conversation is almost wholly that of listening."

"The path of duty is the path of safety."

"Silence is often the best answer."

"Wisdom lies in thinking before speaking."

"Wisdom is the treasure of the wise."

"The greatest foolishness is to mistake mockery for wit."

"True wisdom is knowing what not to do."

"The path to wisdom begins with self-knowledge."