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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"Real wisdom comes from experience."Elaine Benes
"Wisdom comes from making mistakes and learning from them."Milhouse Van Houten
"I'm not smart, but I'm not stupid either."Milhouse Van Houten
"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing how to use it."J. Peterman
"A man must have principles and live by them."J. Peterman
"The simple things in life often hold the greatest value."J. Peterman
"The greatest gift is knowing when to let go."Maz Kanata
"Wisdom comes not from years, but from choices made."Maz Kanata
"In my years, I have learned that loss shapes us more than gain."Maz Kanata
"Your weakness is your reliance on hope."Darth Maul
"The marble rye is non-negotiable."George Costanza
"The key to every woman is pasta."George Costanza
"You know, we're living in a SOCIETY!"George Costanza
"I have no comment about that whatsoever."George Costanza
"These children need boundaries to flourish."Principal Seymour Skinner
"Every rule has a purpose."Principal Seymour Skinner
"There's always a bigger fish."Qui-Gon Jinn
"See beyond what is before your eyes."Qui-Gon Jinn
"We must question what we are told."Qui-Gon Jinn
"Wisdom grows with age and experience."Qui-Gon Jinn
"Have you ever heard of the tragedy of Darth Plagueis? I thought not."Palpatine
"If you only knew the power of the dark side."Palpatine
"The tragedy of Darth Plagueis should teach you the price of obsession."Palpatine
"The Jedi would never understand the true nature of the Force."Palpatine
"I've been teaching long enough to know that these things happen."Edna Krabappel
"Wisdom comes from experience, and I've experienced enough disappointment for ten lifetimes."Edna Krabappel
"We are defined by the choices we make in our darkest moments."Padme Amidala
"A wise ruler listens to all voices, especially the vulnerable."Padme Amidala
"Wisdom comes from listening more than speaking."Padme Amidala
"Those who speak truth to power are the true heroes."Padme Amidala