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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"It is the unexpected that happens."Sherlock Holmes
"One must not accept the invalid as the explanation."Sherlock Holmes
"We must look deeper."Dr. John Watson
"A man exists to serve his needs, not the reverse."Thufir Hawat
"Walk without rhythm and we won't attract the worm."Stilgar
"A plan is only as good as the first moment it fails."Thufir Hawat
"Prophecy is a dangerous thing."Gaius Helen Mohiam
"The cruelty of intelligence is that it shows you exactly what you've lost"Charlie Gordon
"Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so"Ford Prefect
"The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes."Sherlock Holmes
"I have my own methods of clearing up small mysteries, Watson."Sherlock Holmes
"One should never dismiss the peculiar details that others overlook."Sherlock Holmes
"Revenge is a poison that destroys the vessel that contains it."Sherlock Holmes
"A person is smart. People are dumb."Gaius Helen Mohiam
"Violence is a tool of the ignorant."Thufir Hawat
"Beware the prophet."Gaius Helen Mohiam
"The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty."Shevek
"You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is quite clear."Sherlock Holmes
"I have no data yet. It is a capital mistake to theorize before you have data."Sherlock Holmes
"One should always look for a possible alternative and provide against it."Sherlock Holmes
"Crime is common. Logic is rare."Sherlock Holmes
"The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes."Sherlock Holmes
"Understanding human nature requires more than data—it requires empathy."Miss Alice Kinnian
"I was happier before. But happiness built on ignorance is not worth having."Charlie Gordon
"The greatest intelligence is knowing when to ask for help."Miss Alice Kinnian
"My mind raced toward answers, but my heart stayed behind."Charlie Gordon
"The mouse knew its limitation. I had to learn mine."Charlie Gordon
"One cannot count on reward for righteousness."Takver
"The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes."Sherlock Holmes
"The strongest man may be brought low by patience and cunning."Sherlock Holmes
